Touch & Force Sensing Engineering Program Manager

Who you are

You have a technical background with experience in a hardware development environment, holding a BS in a related discipline such as Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, and possess at least 10 years of relevant experience. Your proficiency in Generative AI has enabled you to create useful tools that improve efficiency, quality, or foresight in project management. You are adept at leading multi-functional teams and thrive in collaborative environments where engineering excellence is expected and encouraged.

You excel in managing schedules, engineering builds, and development budgets, ensuring that all aspects of program execution are handled with precision. Your communication skills are top-notch, allowing you to effectively convey program status to both internal and external stakeholders. You are skilled at delivering executive presentations and driving the decision-making process, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed.

You have a knack for reading situations and stepping up to resolve conflicts, demonstrating your ability to maintain a harmonious team dynamic. You are always looking for patterns and opportunities to improve systems, offering standard methodologies and implementing changes that enhance overall project outcomes. Your experience leading multi-functional teams has equipped you with the skills necessary to navigate complex project landscapes and deliver results.

Desirable

Experience in managing projects related to touch and sensing technologies is a plus, as is familiarity with Apple products. You are comfortable with international travel, which may be required for project coordination and collaboration with global partners.

What you'll do

In this critical and highly visible role, you will manage projects involving the design, integration, and launch of innovative touch and sensing technologies for world-renowned Apple products, including the iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and MacBook. You will play a key part in providing Apple customers with the best user experience in the industry by driving the development and deployment of next-generation touch and sensing technologies. Your leadership will be essential in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting all deadlines and quality standards.

You will lead program execution directly with internal and external partners, coordinating efforts across various teams to ensure seamless integration of technologies. Your role will involve managing schedules, engineering builds, and development budgets, ensuring that all resources are allocated effectively and that projects stay on track. You will communicate overall program status consistently and optimally, keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

Delivering executive communication and presentations will be a key responsibility, as you will drive the decision-making process and ensure that all team members are aligned with project goals. You will ensure tight inter-team coordination and communication, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas can flourish and challenges can be addressed promptly.

You will be expected to read situations effectively and step up to resolve conflicts as they arise, demonstrating your ability to maintain a positive team dynamic. Your focus on improving systems will lead you to look for patterns, offer standard methodologies, and implement changes that enhance project outcomes and team efficiency.

What we offer

At Apple, you will be part of a collaborative environment filled with creative and smart individuals who are passionate about groundbreaking technologies. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of touch and sensing technologies, contributing to products that are used by millions around the world. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team. Join us in crafting solutions that the world doesn’t know of yet!