Haptics Program Lead: Cross-Functional Hardware

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a program manager for the Haptics team to lead the design, integration, and launch of haptic solutions for iPhone, Apple Pencil, and other devices. You will manage program execution from concept to mass production, coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware engineers to ensure top-tier user experiences.

You will drive executive communications, define plans and budgets, align teams, and resolve conflicts while fostering continuous improvement and effective risk

Qualifications

• BS in STEM field and 3+ years of relevant experience shipping hardware.
• Experience shipping consumer electronic systems or hardware.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive communications and alignment between multi-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, process, reliability, software, and firmware engineering.
• Define and communicate program plans, schedule, and cost/budget.
• Deliver executive communications/presentations and drive the decision-making process.
• Manage engineering development builds with process teams, operations partners, and suppliers/vendors.
• Identify and resolve risks, conflicts, interdependencies, and program issues.
• Navigate unexpected changes in the program due to outside influences.
• Drive continuous improvement: look for patterns, share best practices, and implement change.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering background

AI tool familiarity

Communication skills

Education

BS in STEM field (EE/ME/Physics)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Apple is seeking a program manager for the Haptics team to lead the design, integration, and launch of haptic solutions for iPhone, Apple Pencil, and other devices. You will manage program execution from concept to mass production, coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware engineers to ensure top-tier user experiences.

You will drive executive communications, define plans and budgets, align teams, and resolve conflicts while fostering continuous improvement and effective risk