Privacy Program Manager, IS&T - IT Governance & Planning

The people here at Apple donʼt just build products — we craft the kind of wonder thatʼs revolutionized entire industries. Itʼs the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Appleʼs IT Governance & Planning team is seeking a hands-on privacy professional to drive global Privacy initiatives across Appleʼs IS&T organization. We have built a very special team that drives these initiatives and standards across various information technology functions, including core business applications such as Apple online store, Apple retail stores, AppleCare, HR systems, engineering systems, and many others. This is an extraordinary opportunity for the right candidate seeking to drive operational and strategic excellence in Appleʼs IT governance processes.

Description

This is a high-visibility role that will drive execution of privacy programs, ensure compliance with global data protection regulations, and partner cross-functionally to embed privacy-by-design into products and processes. You will establish Privacy standards and help drive metrics and projects to assess the privacy posture. You should be ready to lead and to drive projects, audits, and assessments, bring operational efficiencies, develop strong working relationships, and most importantly, be a teammate. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, or related program/project management roles
Strong understanding of global privacy regulations
Experience managing cross-functional projects and working with distributed teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent stakeholder management abilities
Bachelor's of Science in Information Systems, Security, or Computer Science or similar degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of data security principles and risk management frameworks
Knowledge of global AI regulatory obligations
Knowledge of EU privacy laws
Excellent communication
Ability to balance legal/compliance requirements with business needs
Experience in technology, SaaS, AI frameworks