Apple

Summary

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

Role Number:200609814

At Apple, we turn groundbreaking ideas into extraordinary products, services, and experiences. The Apple Services Engineering team powers key platforms including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. We operate at a massive scale and are committed to delivering best-in-class experiences to users in nearly 200 countries! We are seeking a Manager, Tax Product to lead the strategic vision and execution of global tax initiatives across Apple Services. In this high-impact, cross-functional leadership role, you will drive the product roadmap for complex tax systems, balancing regulatory compliance with business growth. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, legal, finance, and government affairs to shape scalable solutions that adapt to evolving international regulations while enabling innovation and operational excellence at scale.

Description

The Manager, Tax Product will define and lead product strategy for global tax initiatives, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while supporting Apple’s business goals. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and a deep understanding of tax, product development, and system design to deliver scalable and customer-centric solutions. Key Functions of the role: - Define and own the product strategy for tax-related systems aligned with global regulatory requirements and Apple’s business goals. - Conduct in-depth research and analysis of complex tax regulations, translating insights into practical and innovative product solutions. - Serve as the subject matter expert for tax compliance within Apple’s digital services ecosystem, advising on features and their business implications. - Lead end-to-end delivery of global tax projects—from initial scoping and prioritization through execution and rollout. - Collaborate with engineering, legal, finance, marketing, and government affairs teams to ensure integrated and compliant solutions. - Identify areas for process improvement and operational efficiency by applying best practices in product and system design. - Support business expansion and regulatory readiness by aligning tax product capabilities with evolving industry and legal standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a People Manager
• 5+ years of experience in product management or product development, with a proven track record of leading complex, high-impact initiatives across global markets. Experience should include managing end-to-end product lifecycles, setting strategic direction, and delivering scalable solutions in dynamic environments.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, digital commerce ecosystems, and global tax environments, particularly as they relate to digital goods and services. Demonstrated ability to lead due diligence efforts, interpret tax policy changes, and assess their business and technical implications.
• Demonstrated success in developing product strategies that align with both regulatory mandates and business goals, while driving execution across diverse, cross-functional teams including engineering, legal, finance, and operations.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, make informed decisions with limited guidance, and re-prioritize in response to shifting regulatory, technical, or business landscapes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex requirements into clear, actionable plans. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and building consensus across global, matrixed organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Tax, Commerce Product, or Business Analysis roles, with a solid understanding of the intersection between tax regulations, product development, and business operations.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a high-velocity, constantly evolving environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional projects from ideation through launch, including product scoping, stakeholder alignment, and operational readiness.
• Self-starter with a results-driven mindset, a high sense of ownership, and an inclination towards accountability and follow-through.

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 $173,100 and $301,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.