Senior Ecodesign & Compliance Program Manager

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a senior Engineering Program Manager to drive ecodesign compliance across hardware products. You will translate global regulations into actionable plans, lead cross-functional initiatives with IEI, Legal, and Government Affairs, and influence design decisions for energy efficiency, repairability, and lifecycle sustainability.

The role requires navigating regulatory complexity, guiding engineering teams toward readiness, and communicating policy impacts to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering field.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in product environmental compliance or ecodesign.
• Excellent and rigorous program management skills.
• Experience with EU ErP, ESPR, EU Batteries Regulation, ENERGY STAR, EU Energy Labelling, and repairability frameworks.
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; translating regulatory content for engineering/business audiences.
• Experience briefing senior engineering leaders and executives.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams including engineering, legal, operations, and supply chain.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (10–20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional programs that drive ecodesign compliance strategy.
• Interpret and influence ecodesign regulations into actionable compliance plans.
• Lead stakeholder initiatives across hardware portfolio with IEI, Legal, and Government Affairs teams.
• Shape the regulatory landscape and influence product design decisions for regulatory readiness.
• Drive engineering teams toward compliance readiness and assess risk with legal partners.
• Collaborate to define circular, resource-efficient product design across electronics.

Skills

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Ecodesign knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Influence without authority

Global regulatory frameworks

Communication skills

Lifecycle thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree inMechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial/Systems Engineering, Sustainability Science, or related technical discipline

Job description

Apple seeks a senior Engineering Program Manager to drive ecodesign compliance across hardware products. You will translate global regulations into actionable plans, lead cross-functional initiatives with IEI, Legal, and Government Affairs, and influence design decisions for energy efficiency, repairability, and lifecycle sustainability.

The role requires navigating regulatory complexity, guiding engineering teams toward readiness, and communicating policy impacts to executives.