Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Data Governance
Cupertino, California, United States
Software and Services
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As a Senior Manager of Apple Data Governance, you will play a crucial role in defining and implementing strategies to ensure the integrity, privacy, and security of our vast and diverse data assets. You will manage a team responsible for establishing and maintaining robust data governance frameworks, policies, and standards across the organization.
Description
This role requires strong technical expertise in data management, deep understanding of regulatory requirements, and proven ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams to drive data governance initiatives forward.
Strategy and Leadership: Define and execute Apple's data governance strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Provide visionary leadership and guide software engineers tasked with developing comprehensive governance solutions across Apple, including experience in building data catalogs, authorization services, privacy infrastructure, and compliance reporting solutions.
Policy Development: Partner with the User Privacy, Legal, and Compliance teams to formulate and advance data governance policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure these frameworks uphold data quality, accessibility, and security throughout the lifecycle.
Compliance and Risk Management: Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure Apple adheres to global data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Develop forward-thinking and effective solutions to mitigate data governance risks across Apple.
Data Quality and Metadata Management: Establish frameworks for data quality assessment and metadata management. Build and drive initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business units, legal, security, compliance and Privacy teams to embed data governance principles into operational processes and systems. Facilitate cross-functional coordination and collaboration on data governance related initiatives.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of senior software engineers and managers, offering guidance, support, and fostering professional development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in technology companies or environments with large-scale data operations.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, and will enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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