Security Project/Program Manager, Retail Engineering

Apple; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Security Project/Program Manager to lead strategic security initiatives within their Retail Engineering team. This role involves collaborating with engineering and security teams to embed security best practices into projects, driving internal campaigns, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and is adept at managing multiple projects. Join a company where your contributions will enhance customer experiences and foster a culture of security and compliance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational expense reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and operations with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive initiatives under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to embed security techniques into project lifecycles.
• Drive security initiatives and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master)

Tools

Tableau

Quip

Confluence

Slack

Wrike

Job description

Security Project/Program Manager, Retail Engineering

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200594970

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, excellent ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. The people at Apple don’t just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. Apple is where individual creativities gather together, contributing to the values that lead to extraordinary work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver, is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. The IS&T Retail Engineering organization aims to provide intuitive, seamless, and inspiring customer shopping experiences through interactions with our people, products, and services. We are looking for a hands-on Security Program/Project Manager who can lead large strategic programs/projects by mobilizing cross-functional team members across both business and IS&T leaders to influence, drive, and implement security initiatives.

Description

Our ideal candidate has the ability to drive the implementation of security best practices across new and existing projects and services. You will work cross-functionally with other project managers and engineers to facilitate discussions, implement security processes, and drive initiatives to maintain a high standard of security across our organization. If you thrive in a dynamic and ambiguous environment, love building relationships, and are a strong communicator who can engage with diverse teams, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with engineering and security teams to embed security techniques and initiatives into the project lifecycle.
2. Drive security initiatives and internal campaigns, ensuring alignment with broader organizational security objectives.
3. Maintain clear communication with all stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing risks, and ensuring transparency.
4. Facilitate discussions on security best practices, risk management, and privacy-related concerns to align with Apple values.
5. Act as a security advocate, promoting a culture of security, compliance, and privacy within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Project/program/portfolio management, operations, or relevant field.
2. Proven ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with minimal oversight, and drive cross-functional initiatives under pressing deadlines.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically in high-pressure or rapidly evolving environments.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous situations, demonstrating a strong capacity to drive projects forward and make data-driven decisions.
2. Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external teams, fostering collaboration while effectively balancing competing interests and interpersonal dynamics.
3. Willingness to admit when uncertain and proactively ask questions to ensure clarity.
4. Highly accountable and responsible, demonstrating self-motivation, self-direction, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Experience working closely with engineering and security teams to embed security techniques and initiatives into the project lifecycle.
6. Adept at thriving in ambiguous situations, with a talent for identifying root issues and solving them collaboratively.
7. Ability to grasp issues quickly and make educated decisions in the absence of complete information.
8. Experience in collecting data, reporting on key metrics, and developing dashboards to track performance and trends.
9. Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise, and actionable insights for diverse audiences.
10. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
11. Experience with collaboration tools like Tableau, Quip, Confluence, Slack, Wrike.
12. Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (i.e., Waterfall, Agile).
13. Experience in risk/vulnerability management.
14. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master).

Pay & Benefits

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 $136,300 and $205,500, 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 reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.