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Engineering Project Manager, Apple Watch

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino$144.6k - $263.8kfull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Watch Hardware EPM leads system electrical design execution, managing design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components for Apple Watch. Communicates cross-functional issues and risks, leads cross-functional teams, and drives solutions to meet tight release timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage key design cycles ahead of critical component kick off dates to support downstream build demands on time
  • Facilitate cross functional reviews across system, module, and supporting engineering teams
  • Effectively resolve incoming design feedback across engineering and CM groups
  • Create/maintain complex and detailed project schedules and configuration plans across multiple CMs and designs
  • Lead issue deep dives to close critical issues ahead of ramp timelines
  • Actively monitor design build progress to highlight any emerging issues cross functionally
  • Oversee key variable down-selections and track qualification progress across multiple builds
  • Manage early local development builds which include complex allocation strategies, long lead component management, and directing hand-assembly of critical early modules prior to official program builds.

Qualifications

  • BS engineering degree required
  • 2-4+ years of industry experience
  • Strong technical background in EE or ME. Masters in Engineering or Program Management is a plus
  • 2-4+ years of project management experience with experience working with CM partners
  • Experience with PCB layout and/or understanding of EE fundamentals
  • Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
  • Disciplined in workflow, process, and staying organized on priority tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills to help resolve cross-functional conflicts
  • Understands and can adjust to rapid development cycles and constant change; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty
  • Ability to travel internationally to support builds

Skills

Required:Project managementElectrical engineering fundamentalsCommunication and leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation eligibility
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through discretionary employee stock programs
  • Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Apple

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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