Program Manager with Tax Compliance

Project Manager/Program manager with Tax policyLocation: Cupertino, CA OnsiteFulltime/Permanent SummaryThe Tax Product team is responsible for researching, defining, and delivering tax capabilities that support seamless commerce experiences for customers worldwide. This work ensures customers can access our digitalproducts and services securely , privately , and without friction.As a Compliance Program Manager, you will drive end-to-end execution of tax compliance programs — from due diligence to launch readiness — coordinating cross-functional efforts across Apple's engineering, product, finance, tax, and business teams.DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and motivated problem-solver to drive critical compliance initiatives across our ecosystem. In this role, you will manage complex, global programs that sit at the intersection of tax policy , tax product development, developer operations, and cross-functional execution.You will coordinate end-to-end lifecycle management of tax compliance requirements — from due diligence and requirement gathering through system implementation and launch readiness. As part of launch readiness activities,you will identify impacted developer populations for outreach programs that communicate tax obligations clearly and at scale.You will draft developer-facing communications, enforcement strategies, help guides, and helpline support responses, and own the project management required to move these deliverables through cross-functional review and leadership sign-off.This role requires comfort operating in ambiguous regulatory environments across the globe. You must be equally comfortable analyzing large datasets, writing crisp developer-facing copy , and presenting compliance status to leadership.Minimum Qualifications:3+ years of experience in end-to-end program management, with expertise leading large, global, complex projectsStrong project management skills, with a track record of driving cross-functional teams — spanning legal, finance/tax, engineering, product, and operations — to decisions and formal approvals on tight deadlinesProficient in managing launch readiness and operational activities, including communications and prepared responses to developer inquiriesAbility to identify process efficiencies and improvements using existing and new methodologies; manage technical and non-technical dependencies to ensure solutions meet regulatory , customer, partner, and ArequirementsExperience spanning business operations, project management, finance and/or tax, legal, and system design, with a track record of driving impactful outcomesPreferred QualificationsUnderstanding of general tax principles, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, partner-facing languageAbility to navigate ambiguity in response to regulatory change, solving problems with sound judgment and innovative techniquesOutstanding written and verbal communication skills, leveraging emotional intelligence to build strong partnerships with stakeholders in a matrix organization; ability to bring structure to all aspects of work and influence cross-functional teamsA naturally accountable and responsible individualHighly motivated and results-oriented problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment delivering value to customers and partners7–10 years of relevant work experience in Tax/Commerce Product and Program ManagementHighly organized, with exceptional multitasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in time-sensitive, constantly changing environment