Project manager

Abroad Work; York; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in York seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee project planning and execution in software development. You will lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver developer tools for multiple Apple platforms. The ideal candidate has experience in program management and software engineering, as well as strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including stock options and education reimbursement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement for formal education

Qualifications

• Prior experience in program or project management in software development.
• Knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies and related dependencies.
• Strong leadership skills, including building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining detailed project plans.
• Communicating changes in plans and project health to leadership.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to unblock engineering.

Skills

Project management

Software engineering methodologies

UNIX shell

Scripting languages (Python or Perl)

Leadership

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or similar

Tools

Source control systems (git)

Slack

Job description

Overview

Engineering Project Manager - Developer Tools (Component). This role supports Apple’s Xcode programming languages debugger and GPU compiler teams to deliver tools used to develop and debug iOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and macOS apps. You will be responsible for project planning, tracking execution, reporting, and cross-functional alignment. You will oversee schedules, integration efforts, bug targets, qualification of tools, supporting the latest hardware, Xcode functionality, and usability improvements. You will proactively identify, prioritize, and drive issues to resolution by communicating top issues, risks, and critical achievements to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining detailed project plans, schedule, and status documentation.
• Serving as a liaison to communicate changes in plans, top issues, risks, and other pertinent information, including presenting project health and progress to executive leadership.
• Coordinating with cross-functional stakeholder groups to problem-solve and unblock engineering teams.
• Driving projects to completion by proactively tracking and prioritizing tasks across multiple product releases.
• Automating repetitive tasks and driving process improvements across engineering teams.
• Operating internal tools and bug tracking software to make quantitative assessments on project progress and update plans as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in program or project management in software development.
• Knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies and related dependencies.
• Familiarity with compiler technologies, integrated development environments, and other developer-focused tools.
• Comfort with the UNIX shell and ability to automate tasks using a scripting language such as Python or Perl.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to build positive relationships and influence others.
• Excellent spoken and written communication to tailor communication style to multiple audiences.
• Organization and time management skills with attention to detail.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with software engineering and project management.

Additional Requirements

• Desired but not required skills and experience: Experience developing iOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS apps.
• Software or hardware release experience managing sophisticated cross-functional projects.
• Usage of source control systems such as git.
• Proficiency with Slack, with experience optimizing workflows for effective communication.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $132,300 and $241,500 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. You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition. 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.