Engineering Project Manager, Apple Watch

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

The Watch Hardware Engineering Project Manager (EPM) leads system electrical design execution for Apple Watch development projects. The role manages the design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components that support next-generation products.

The EPM provides technical management and support for engineering development projects, leading a cross-functional team of electrical engineering (EE), product design (PD), radio frequency (RF), and design for manufacturing (DFM) engineers. The position oversees day-to-day activities, communicates risks and priorities to engineering teams and contract manufacturer (CM) partners, and keeps overall project goals in view. During critical moments, the Hardware EPM leads issue deep dives to drive final solutions ahead of tight release timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• 2–4+ years of industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong technical background in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Program Management is a plus.
• 2–4+ years of project management experience, including experience working with contract manufacturer partners.
• Experience with PCB layout and/or understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the appropriate audience.
• Disciplined workflow and process, with the ability to stay organized on priority tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help resolve cross-functional conflicts.
• Ability to adjust to rapid development cycles and constant change, remaining flexible and calm amid uncertainty.
• Ability to travel internationally to support builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead system electrical design execution for Watch projects.
• Manage the design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components.
• Lead a cross-functional team of EE, PD, RF, and DFM engineers.
• Manage day-to-day project activities and communicate risks and priorities to engineering teams and CM partners.
• Keep top-level project goals in view throughout project execution.
• Lead issue deep dives and drive final solutions ahead of tight release timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level