Product Manager, Access Platform in Apple Wallet

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

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Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Product Manager for the Access Platform within Apple Wallet in Cupertino. You will steer a portfolio of Access verticals, collaborating with Wallet, Payments, and Commerce teams to translate strategy into customer-facing features.

The role requires a platform mindset, strong commercial judgment, and a track record of launches at scale. You will lead end-to-end execution from concept to launch, shaping the ecosystem and go-to-market while partnering with engineering, design,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on product management or related strategy experience.
• Experience delivering end-to-end customer experiences across products and partners.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams across geographies to deliver outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentations.
• Experience evangelizing a platform to external partners and developers.
• Ownership of commercial and ecosystem strategy, including business models and go-to-market.
• Familiarity with access control technologies or related ecosystem.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own product management for the Access portfolio in Apple Wallet.
• Define detailed product and platform requirements and drive end-to-end execution from concept to launch.
• Shape commercial and ecosystem strategy to bring new products to market.
• Partner with Wallet, Payments, Commerce, Engineering, Design, and Marketing teams.
• Champion privacy and security in product design, advocating for Apple's customers.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Partner relations

Strategic thinking

End-to-end delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Product Manager, Access Platform in Apple Wallet

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we craft products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now can't imagine living without. If you're excited by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job. The Apple Pay and Wallet team is looking for an experienced product professional to shape the Access platform in Apple Wallet.The Access platform lets customers use iPhone and Apple Watch to move seamlessly through their daily lives—unlocking their home or car, badging into the office or across campus, checking into a hotel, or walking into a theme park or live event. You will build best-in-class customer experiences while growing the platform that global partners and developers build on. You bring a platform mindset, sharp commercial judgment, and a deep focus on the end-to-end user journey. You have significant experience in consumer product management or product strategy and a track record of product launches at scale, ideally within a two-sided platform business. You are able to lead through ambiguity, present to senior leadership both inside and outside Apple, and drive consensus across broad cross-functional teams.

Description

We are looking for a consumer technology platform builder with a proven background where strategic partnerships meet product development. In this role, you will own product management for a portfolio of Access verticals, matched to your experience and the team's priorities. You will turn strategy into action—defining detailed product and platform requirements, driving end-to-end execution from concept to launch, and shaping the commercial and ecosystem strategy to bring new products to market.You will partner directly with the Wallet, Payments, and Commerce business teams, Engineering, Design, and Marketing, and engage with teams across Apple to create seamless connected experiences. The selected candidate will champion Apple's commitments to privacy, security, and the customer. They will challenge assumptions and design solutions first and foremost with Apple's customers in mind, despite the complexity that is often behind the scenes. Travel will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on product management role, or equivalent experience in product strategy or a related field, ideally at a platform, marketplace, or consumer-facing technology company
• Ability to define and deliver best-in-class, end-to-end customer experiences that span multiple products, partners, and organizations
• Successful track record of leading through influence within cross-functional teams, and across multiple partners and geographies, to deliver strong outcomes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) at all levels of an organization, including executive audiences
• Experience evangelizing a platform to external partners and developer teams, aligning senior stakeholders, and balancing partner requirements with company principles
• Demonstrated ownership of commercial and ecosystem strategy, including business models, pricing, partner value propositions, and go-to-market
• Familiarity with the physical access control industry, technology, and partner ecosystem
• B.A./B.S. or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with wireless technologies such as NFC and UWB, or with mobile credentials
• Proficiency with Apple products and applications
• M.S. or MBA

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,500 and $311,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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