SDS Privacy Engineering Program Manager

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

SDS Privacy team is hiring a Engineering Program Manager for a high-visibility, cross-functional role which sits between SDS and Apple's Privacy Engineering, Privacy Legal, and Privacy Compliance partners. The SDS Privacy EPM will drive process, platform, and analytic solutions which ensure data collection and data use decisions across SDS to align with SDS requirements and Apple’s privacy standard.

Description

The EPM on the SDS Privacy team will work with the SDS Privacy Champion to create and maintain programs, processes, and engineering partnerships which keep SDS data practices compliant, efficient, and clearly communicated to SDS and senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS or equivalent experience in a relevant field - engineering, math, computer science)

3+ years of experience in technical program management or project management

Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and navigate evolving regulation to produce clear, actionable guidance

Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships across engineering, legal, and policy stakeholders - influencing outcomes without direct authority

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to adapt to audiences ranging from technical engineers to senior leadership

Track record of managing multiple concurrent programs with competing priorities and delivering reliably

Inquisitiveness and a desire for continued self-improvement and development of new skill

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in privacy, data governance, regulatory compliance, or a related field - familiarity with frameworks such as GDPR , PIPL, DMA, DSA, or CCPA is a plus

Experience in fraud detection, risk management, or financial services data environments

Experience designing and delivering training or awareness programs for technical audiences

Self-motivated and energized by the opportunity to cut through ambiguity and build structure on a newly formed team