Privacy Engineering PM — Cross-Functional Leader

Apple, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineering Program Manager for a high-visibility, cross-functional role between SDS Privacy and Apple’s Privacy Engineering, Privacy Legal, and Privacy Compliance teams.

The EPM will shape programs, processes, and analytics to ensure data collection and use decisions align with SDS requirements and Apple privacy standards, while communicating clearly to leadership. This is a collaborative, fast-paced role requiring strong communication and prioritization

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent in engineering, math, or CS.
• 3+ years in technical program or project management.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and navigate regulation to produce clear, actionable guidance.
• Ability to influence outcomes across engineering, legal, and policy stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; adapt to audiences from engineers to senior leadership.
• Track record of managing multiple concurrent programs with competing priorities.
• Inquisitiveness and desire for continued self-improvement and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain programs, processes, and partnerships across teams.
• Drive cross-functional engineering, privacy, and legal alignment.
• Ensure data practices comply with SDS data standards and Apple privacy requirements.
• Report program status to SDS leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Technical program management

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization

Leadership without authority

Education

BS/MS or equivalent in engineering, math or CS

Job description

Apple, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineering Program Manager for a high-visibility, cross-functional role between SDS Privacy and Apple’s Privacy Engineering, Privacy Legal, and Privacy Compliance teams.

The EPM will shape programs, processes, and analytics to ensure data collection and use decisions align with SDS requirements and Apple privacy standards, while communicating clearly to leadership. This is a collaborative, fast-paced role requiring strong communication and prioritization