IP Enforcement Program Manager

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Do you love taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, as well as defend our intellectual property, by providing legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law.

Description Apple's IP Enforcement team combats the global production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit Apple products and pirated original content. We are looking for an experienced brand protection professional to coordinate our enforcement efforts across our programs in the Americas region, including our customs, criminal, investigations, fake stores, and civil programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing effective strategies to reduce counterfeits and pursue bad actors. The role requires the ability to bring order to complexity, turn data into decisions, and build trusted relationships with internal teams across Apple, external law enforcement partners, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Leading coordination and day-to-day execution across all Americas enforcement programs, including regular meetings with program owners and upper management to track priorities, deliverables and results. Monitoring regional KPIs, metrics, and deadlines, and reporting on program trends and risks. Managing the monthly budget and invoice tracking and flagging spend variances with program owners. Supervising external vendors across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Serving as the primary point of contact for law enforcement inquiries across the region. Training and presenting to our law enforcement partners and other stakeholders. Closely collaborating with global IP Enforcement colleagues and other Apple legal and business partners.

Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of program management experience in IP enforcement, and brand protection. Bachelor's degree or higher. Strong analytical skills, with fluency in reporting tools and translating data into leadership-ready insights. Proven budget and vendor management experience. Track record of designing and improving operational workflows to increase efficiency. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting executive-level updates and trainings.

Preferred Qualifications Great interpersonal skills and excellent judgment and adept at working independently in a dynamic environment. Demonstrates a willingness to embrace emerging technologies and innovation, leveraging AI to improve efficiency and streamline workflows. Proficiency with Apple's iWork suite (Keynote, Numbers, Pages) and Microsoft Office. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and programs simultaneously.

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 $126,600 and $190,200, 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

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