Apple
System Engineering Program Manager, Apple Watch
$176K–$312K
Cupertino, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Experience
- 4-8+ years of project management experience.
- Education
- BS engineering degree required.
About the job
Leads cross-functional engineering teams to plan and execute Apple Watch prototype builds, manage schedules and risks, and coordinate with manufacturing partners.
What you'll do
- Plan and execute product prototype builds with electrical, software, and mechanical engineering teams.
- Set build objectives and schedules, and serve as the program’s primary contact for Contract Manufacturer partners.
- Lead engineering meetings, support system integration and design reviews, and communicate status to individual contributors and executives.
What they ask for
- BS engineering degree.
- 4-8+ years of project management experience.
- Experience and familiarity with consumer electronic industry.
Nice to have
- Strong technical background in EE or ME; Masters in Engineering is a plus.
- 4+ years of project management experience working with CM partners; knowledge of product development cycles and manufacturing processes; experience setting up project schedules and work breakdown structures.
Pay
$175,500 and $311,700 (base salary)
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