Manager, Transit Product Management (Wallet, Payments and Commerce)

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work! Together, we craft products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined-and now can't imagine living without. If you're inspired by the idea of leading a team that creates the world's most seamless transit experience on iPhone and Apple Watch, join us on the journey to replace the physical wallet.

Description

The Apple Pay and Wallet team is seeking a Manager of Product Management with deep expertise in transit and payments to lead a team of talented product managers delivering innovative, user-centric transit experiences. In this role, you'll build and mentor a high-performing team while partnering with engineering, design, and cross-functional leaders across Apple to define the strategic vision and execute on features that allow customers to use their iPhone and Apple Watch to ride transit around the world.

You'll be responsible for developing your team's capabilities, driving product strategy, and ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi-faceted initiatives spanning closed-loop transit cards, open-loop payment acceptance, and platform expansion into new cities and regions. You should bring strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, deep analytical abilities, and a proven track record of building and scaling products that delight users while meeting business objectives.

This role is ideal for an experienced product leader who excels at people management, thrives in collaborative environments at scale, and is passionate about developing both products and people within a dynamic and fast-evolving space.

","responsibilities":"Team Leadership & Development

Lead a team of product managers focused on transit experiences for iPhone and Apple Watch

Mentor and develop team members, fostering their growth and career progression

Recruit world-class product management talent to strengthen the team

Create a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence aligned with Apple values

Product Strategy & Execution

Define and drive the strategic vision for next-generation transit features and platform expansion for users around the world

Partner with engineering, design, and cross-functional leaders to establish product roadmaps and prioritize initiatives

Ensure your team delivers features that meet Apple's highest standards for quality, privacy, and usability

Champion user needs by analyzing rider and partner requirements, defining clear problem statements, and validating solutions

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with external partners including transit agencies, city operators, and industry partners to test, validate, and launch new transit experiences

Oversee Product Marketing efforts, partnering with Regional Marketing teams on the development of customer communications and campaigns that build awareness and drive user engagement

Present to senior leadership on product strategy, progress, and key decisions

Build strong relationships across Apple to ensure alignment and support for transit initiatives

Ensure features align with Apple's principles of simplicity, user control, and privacy

Cross-Functional Leadership

Drive alignment across multiple teams including Engineering, Design, Privacy, Legal, Operations, and Business Development

Navigate complex tradeoffs balancing rider needs, technical constraints, business goals, and partner requirements

Remove blockers and create clarity for your team and cross-functional partners

Travel will be required to meet with partners and attend industry events.

Preferred Qualifications

Deep experience in transit, contactless payments, or mobility technology, including product launches at scale

Familiarity with industry standards and specifications such as EMVCo, ISO/IEC 14443, or transit interoperability frameworks

Strong understanding of closed-loop and open-loop transit systems, payment network infrastructure, and the transit technology ecosystem

Experience working with external partners including transit agencies, city governments, or payment networks

Knowledge of NFC, contactless, and mobile payment technologies and their application in transit environments

Track record of developing high-performing teams and creating inclusive, collaborative team cultures

Passion for user experience and deep appreciation for Apple's design and privacy principles

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field

Proactive, curious, and collaborative leader with a growth mindset

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent work experience

7+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on transit, payments, fintech, or platform technologies

3+ years of people management experience, including hiring, developing, and leading product management teams

Proven track record defining and launching successful products with large, cross-functional teams

Strong technical aptitude with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams and make sound technical product decisions

Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and synthesize complex topics for diverse audiences

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical problem-solving skills

Highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results

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Pay & Benefits

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 $208,400 and $313,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.