Tax Product Manager, Apple Services Engineering

Summary

Posted: Jan 16, 2025

Role Number:200586981

Imagine what we could do together. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We build things that are thoughtfully designed and carefully crafted with our customers in mind. We’re a diverse collection of problem solvers and doers, continually reimagining our products, systems, and practices to help people do what they love, while outpacing challenges that face a growing organization. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there’s no telling what we could accomplish! The Apple Services Engineering team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. We are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. And we do it on a massive scale, meeting Apple’s high expectations with dedication, to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in more than 150 countries! The Tax Product team within Apple Services is responsible for researching, defining, and delivering tax capabilities that support seamless commerce experiences for Apple customers worldwide. This work ensures customers can access our digital products and services securely, privately, and without friction.

Description

We are seeking a seasoned and authoritative Senior Tax Product Manager to join our Tax Product team. You will drive product research and strategy for complex global tax initiatives. As new regulations and business needs emerge, you will craft compelling narratives, evaluate solutions, and define the overarching product strategy and vision. This role requires self-motivation and deep expertise in tax, business processes, and system design solutions. Given the highly cross-functional nature of this position, comprehensive knowledge of how projects intersect with business, product, engineering, marketing, finance, government affairs, and legal teams is critical. This role is central to establishing strategic direction while identifying innovative and actionable solutions to meet compliance and business objectives. All decisions and outcomes must align with the best interests of customers, partners, and Apple while ensuring compliance with global tax regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management or product development, with expertise in managing and leading large, global, complex projects.
• Develop product strategies, prioritize roadmaps, and ensure accountability for deliverables. Act as a resident tax product expert, advising on compliance and business expansion initiatives.
• Leverage experience across business operations, project management, finance, tax, legal, and system design to drive impactful outcomes.
• Identify process efficiencies and improvements using existing and new methodologies. Manage technical and non-technical dependencies, ensuring solutions meet regulatory, customer, partner, and Apple requirements.
• BS, BA or MBA

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding general Tax principles, with the ability to lead due diligence efforts and apply tax regulations impacting digital goods and services.
• Navigate ambiguity in response to regulatory changes, and solve problems with sound judgment and innovative techniques.
• Demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication skills, leveraging emotional intelligence to build strong partnerships with stakeholders in a matrix organization. Bringing structure to all aspects of work and be able to influence the cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with exceptional multitasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in time-sensitive and constantly evolving environments.
• Experience in project management of complex, high impact projects from ideation to launch.
• Naturally accountable and responsible individual.
• Overall, a highly motivated, results-oriented, problem solver who enjoys a fast paced environment to deliver value to customers.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in Tax/Commerce Product and Business Analysis.

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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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.