Product Manager, Employee Experience & Productivity

Summary

At Apple, we don't just build products — we create the kind of wonder that has transformed
entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that fuels the innovation driving
everything we do. As part of IS&T Services Technology group, we work with our business
partners across various services such as Apple TV, Apple Music, App Store, Arcade, Fitness+
and more, to drive strategic technology investments, transform product innovation and develop
solutions that power Apple’s Services businesses.

Employee Experience and Productivity (EEP) is part of IS&T and delivers some of the most widely used communication and productivity technology and services across Apple — from tools that enable collaboration to the support teams that keep Apple's workforce running. EEP also leads user experience design and research, and manages the systems behind Apple's original content studios.

Description

We are seeking a AI-Driven Product Manager to partner with our stakeholders in App Store
Editorial to deliver internal products and platforms that power their business operations.
In this role, you'll own cross-functional initiatives that enable our global teams to work more
efficiently, scale seamlessly, and deliver exceptional experiences to our business leaders
worldwide. As an AI-Driven Product Manager, you'll build internal products and platforms to
deliver maximum impact for stakeholder teams. As new business requirements evolve, you will
craft the story, explore alternative solutions and define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for
your portfolio of products.
Apple's App Store and Arcade businesses touch hundreds of millions of lives every day,
connecting developers and players to world-class experiences across every Apple platform, all
with Apple's unwavering commitment to quality, trust, and delight.

Responsibilities

Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a portfolio of business-facing products, balancing short-term delivery with long term strategic bets.
Lead cross-functional teams through full product development cycles from discovery and requirements through design, engineering, and launch.
Continuously evaluate the product ecosystem for consolidation and synergy opportunities, leveraging AI capabilities.
Partner with business stakeholders to align product roadmaps and capabilities to business priorities and strategies.
Coordinate the efforts of production payroll and accounting partners , vendors, contractors, team members, and shared service groups in the delivery of solutions that meet business requirements.
Use data and employee insights to measure product impact, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.
Working closely with business stakeholders, leverage AI tools to build prototypes.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of experience in a product management role leading product development cycles from concept to launch, with a demonstrated track record of shipping products at scale.
4+ years of experience working cross-functionally with peer teams such as software engineering and UX Design.
Familiarity with production accounting, payroll and reporting practices as it pertains to original content development and production in a studio environment.
BS or MS degree in finance, computer science, information management, or a technical field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert in identifying complex requirements, aligning them to business objectives, and building functional engineering requirements.
Strong prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects and programs of varying lengths while managing trade-offs that align strategically to the vision of your portfolio and the product organization.
Advanced skills in analyzing product data to advise both long-term strategy and short-term solutions that will delight employees.
Proven ability to break down complex problems into steps that drive agile product development in partnership with UX and engineering teams.
Hands-on experience designing, shipping, or integrating AI-powered tools and experiences that meaningfully augment employee productivity.
Proficient with visual design and diagramming tools for wire-framing, product ideation, and communicating concepts effectively with design and engineering partners.
Experience working with vendor-managed products and roadmaps, including influencing and aligning external partners to internal priorities.
Experience managing and rationalizing a portfolio of products, with a strong instinct for identifying redundancy, driving consolidation, and simplifying the number of solutions without sacrificing capability or experience quality.
Keen ability to rally teams and shepherd product development from discovery to launch with an unparalleled focus on customer experience and strategy.
Highly confident leading teams and driving cross-functional alignment in ambiguous problem spaces.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead with influence and present effectively to senior leadership.
Experience mentoring product managers and contributing to the growth of the broader product organization.
Experience in accounting and payroll software used by 3rd party production payroll and accounting services provider, including SmartAccounting, SmartPO, Movie Magic Budgeting, PSL.

Pay & Benefits — Culver City, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $137,500 and $250,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.