Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Data Governance
About the position
Responsibilities
• Define and execute Apple's data governance strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide visionary leadership and guide software engineers in developing comprehensive governance solutions.
• Partner with User Privacy, Legal, and Compliance teams to formulate and advance data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure data governance frameworks uphold data quality, accessibility, and security throughout the data lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure compliance with global data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Develop solutions to mitigate data governance risks across Apple.
• Establish frameworks for data quality assessment and metadata management.
• Build initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Collaborate with business units, legal, security, compliance, and Privacy teams to embed data governance principles into operational processes.
• Lead and mentor a team of senior software engineers and managers, offering guidance and support.
Requirements
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry best practices.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing data governance frameworks and a passion for driving organizational change.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in technology companies or environments with large-scale data operations.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and enjoys working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Benefits
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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