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Doist; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Test Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in defining, planning, and executing product testing strategies from development through launch, with emphasis on quality and timely delivery. The role coordinates software, hardware, and RF test engineers to ensure comprehensive coverage and readiness for product releases.

The candidate will drive defect resolution, monitor budgets and vendor relations, and report status to leadership while guiding risk mitigation and

Qualifications

• Familiarity with test technologies, CICD, and automation tools.
• Experience with software development lifecycles (SDLC) and complex product testing.
• Excellent leadership, presentation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end testing strategies for functional, regression, and system testing.
• Coordinate with software, hardware, and RF test engineers to align testing with product development.
• Drive test readiness reviews, monitor test execution, and manage defect reporting.
• Manage test suppliers, vendors, and development budgets.
• Identify project risks, inter-dependencies, and bottlenecks to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Project management

Communication

Engineering degree experience

Education

Engineering degree (Software/Electrical)

Job description

A Test Program Manager (or Test Engineering Program Manager) leads cross-functional teams to define, plan, and execute product testing strategies, ensuring quality from development to launch. They manage test schedules, budgets, and vendor relations while driving bug resolution and reporting status to leadership.

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Apple +4 Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Define comprehensive end-to-end testing strategies, covering functional, regression, and system testing.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate with software, hardware, and RF test engineers to align testing with product development.
• Execution & Monitoring: Drive test readiness reviews, monitor test execution, and manage defect reporting.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Manage test suppliers, vendors, and development budgets.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify project risks, inter-dependencies, and bottlenecks to ensure on-time delivery.

Apple +6 Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with test technologies, CICD, and automation tools.
• Project Management: Experience with software development lifecycles (SDLC) and complex product testing.
• Communication: Excellent leadership, presentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Education/Experience: Often requires a degree in Engineering (Software/Electrical) and experience in testing or program management.

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