About the job
As a Lead Personalization Product Manager on Apple Music, you will own key global product experiences across AI and personalization, including recommendations, ranking, search relevance, user modeling, content discovery, and generative AI–powered features. You’ll translate broader strategy into clear product requirements and drive execution from concept through launch and iteration. This is a senior individual contributor role. You will partner closely with engineering, design, editorial, business, analytics, and marketing teams to deliver high-impact features at scale.
Responsibilities
Work with Apple’s Machine Learning team to improve ranking and recommendations across surfaces.
Define product requirements and roadmaps for AI/ML-powered personalization experiences.
Partner with engineering and data science to develop and test scalable, privacy-conscious personalization systems.
Translate complex machine learning capabilities into intuitive, user-facing experiences.Synthesize qualitative insights, quantitative analysis, and user research into clear product decisions.
Collaborate with central AI/ML platform teams to leverage shared infrastructure and capabilities.
Ensure seamless integration of AI-driven features into the broader Apple Music experience.
Monitor industry trends in AI, personalization, and consumer media to inform product direction.
Clearly communicate product strategy, tradeoffs, and results to stakeholders at multiple levels.
Qualifications
Minimum
5–7+ years of product management experience, including meaningful experience working on AI/ML or personalization-driven products.
Led the design and optimization of ranking and personalization systems with demonstrated results.
Strong understanding of recommendation systems, ranking systems, user modeling, and segmentation approaches.
Demonstrated experience shipping ML-powered consumer features at scale.
Ability to work independently, drive clarity in ambiguous spaces, and manage complex cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor detail to different audiences.
Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
Passion for music and deep appreciation for Apple’s design and user experience principles.
Preferred
Experience working closely and collaboratively with both design and engineering partners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills to represent at all levels of the organization
Thrives in highly collaborative projects, effective at building consensus, handles decisions with ease, and has the ability to navigate ambiguity.