The people here at Apple dont just build products - we craft the kind of wonder thats revolutionized entire industries. Its 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. Apples IT Governance & Planning team is seeking a hands-on privacy professional to drive global Privacy initiatives across Apples 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 Apples IT governance processes. 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.Lead end-to-end execution of privacy projects, including planning, tracking, and delivery of key milestones Partner with Legal, Security, Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to operationalize privacy requirements Implement and maintain privacy frameworks aligned with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global laws especially those surrounding the use of AI Facilitate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) Develop and maintain data inventories, data flow maps, and records of processing activities (RoPA) Track and manage privacy incidents, ensuring timely escalation and resolution Support responses to data subject requests (DSARs), audits, and regulatory inquiries Drive privacy-by-design principles in product development lifecycles Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices5+ 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 Bachelors of Science in Information Systems, Security, or Computer Science or similar degree or equivalent experienceKnowledge 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
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.
There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.