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System Engineering Program Manager, Apple Watch

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, California$175.5k - $311.7kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Lead cross-functional teams to manage Apple Watch prototype builds, collaborating with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers, CM partners, and executive stakeholders. Combine deep technical expertise with program management to drive design scope, schedules, and risk management throughout product development and system integration.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the planning and execution of product prototype builds, leading a cross-functional team of electrical, software, and mechanical engineers.
  • Set and communicate clear objectives for the build schedule, serving as the primary point of contact for the program with Contract Manufacturer (CM) partners.
  • Lead multi-functional engineering team meetings to discuss design scope, set timelines, and ensure timely completion.
  • Understand the complexities of system integration and collaborate with teams to facilitate feedback through the internal design review process.
  • Maintain good communication and provide multiple levels of status to individual contributors and executive management.

Qualifications

  • BS engineering degree required
  • 4-8+ years of project management experience
  • Experience and familiarity with consumer electronic industry
  • Strong technical background in EE or ME. Masters in Engineering is a plus.
  • 4+ years of project management experience with experience in working with CM partners
  • Detailed knowledge of product development cycles & strong understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Experienced in setting up project schedules and work breakdown structures

Skills

Required:Project managementCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • a range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • relocation (potential)
  • Apple shareholder eligibility via discretionary stock programs
  • employee stock purchase plan
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

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