Senior Tax Product Manager, Apple Services Engineering

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks an experienced Senior Tax Product Manager to lead product strategy and research for complex global tax initiatives. In this cross-functional role, you’ll shape the vision, assess solutions, and guide the direction of tax products as regulations evolve.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, finance, marketing, legal, and government affairs to deliver compliant, scalable solutions that support Apple’s business goals and customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management or product development on large, global projects.
• Understanding of general Tax principles with ability to lead due diligence and apply tax regulations affecting digital goods/services.
• Experience managing complex projects from ideation to launch.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity due to regulatory changes with sound judgment and creativity.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication to build partnerships in a matrix organization.
• Ability to bring structure to cross-functional work and influence teams.
• Highly organized with multitasking, attention to detail, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and research for complex global tax initiatives.
• Shape vision, assess solutions, and guide the direction of tax products as regulations evolve.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, finance, marketing, legal and government affairs to align strategy with business goals.
• Set strategy and deliver innovative, practical tax solutions that support compliance and customer needs at Apple.

Skills

Product management

Regulatory knowledge

Global project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Ambiguity management

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA/MBA in a relevant field

Job description

Imagine the incredible possibilities we can unlock together. At Apple, we excel at transforming innovative ideas into extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Our commitment to thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted solutions is unwavering, always with our customers in mind. We are a diverse, high-performing team of problem solvers committed to reimagining our products, systems, and practices to empower individuals and support a rapidly growing organization. The Apple Services Engineering team exemplifies Apple’s fusion of art and technology, powering the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. Operating at substantial scale, we deliver world-class experiences to users in close to 200 countries, consistently meeting and exceeding Apple’s highest standards.

DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Tax Product Manager to lead product strategy and research for complex global tax initiatives. In this role, you’ll help shape the vision, assess solutions, and guide the direction of our tax products as regulations and business needs evolve. Expertise in regulations, business sense, and system design is essential. This highly cross-functional role requires a solid understanding of how tax projects connect with teams across product, engineering, finance, marketing, legal, and government affairs. You’ll play a key role in setting strategy and finding innovative, practical solutions that support compliance and business goals—always keeping the needs of customers, partners, and Apple at the forefront.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in product management or product development, with expertise in managing and leading large, global, complex projects.
• An understanding of general Tax principles, with the ability to lead due diligence efforts and apply tax regulations impacting digital goods and services.
• Experience in project management of complex, high impact projects from ideation to launch.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in response to regulatory changes, and solve problems with sound judgment and innovative techniques.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, leveraging emotional intelligence to build strong partnerships with stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Bringing structure to all aspects of work and be able to influence the cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with exceptional multitasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in time-sensitive and constantly changing environments.
• Naturally accountable and responsible individual.
• Overall, a highly motivated, results-oriented, problem solver who enjoys a fast paced environment to deliver value to customers.
• BS/BA/MBA with 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in Tax/Commerce Product and Business Analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in Tax/Commerce Product and Business Analysis.