Developer Publications Engineering Project Manager

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead software development initiatives. This role involves collaborating with engineers, authors, and designers to create engaging teaching materials for developers. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery while navigating the complexities of software development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in program management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering innovation. Join a vibrant team dedicated to empowering developers and enhancing user experiences across platforms. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in program or product management for software development.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across all phases of engineering projects.
• Build project plans and schedules, track and prioritize tasks.

Skills

Project Management

Software Development

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Risk Evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Project Management Tools

Web Databases

Job description

Developer Publications Engineering Project Manager

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200598123

Building products that enrich people’s lives is in Apple’s DNA. Are you passionate about shipping software, coding tools, and inspiring developers? Here’s the opportunity to join an amazing team and empower people to build software for Apple platforms. Developer Publications works with Software Engineering teams developing new technologies to create content that teach developers how to build awesome software for Apple’s platforms. We are looking for a world-class project manager capable of managing multiple initiatives of varying scale, complexity, and focus. You’ll collaborate with an inspiring staff of engineers, authors, designers, and editors. As an experienced engineering project manager, you’ll help drive the delivery of world-class teaching materials, such as snippets, sample code, tutorials, API Reference, and Swift Playgrounds. You’ll bring the ability to lead projects of all sizes, levels of complexity, secrecy, and play a critical role in their success. You’re a great communicator, who is very detail-oriented, proactive, focused, highly motivated, and thinks outside the box. You help teams identify and resolve issues in a constructive and scalable way. You do your best work leading dynamic and innovative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Description

1. Collaborate across all phases (design, implementation, testing) of an engineering project and ability to partner multi-functionally.
2. Build project plans and schedules, track and prioritize tasks across multiple product releases and efforts, simultaneously.
3. Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies, and project issues quickly and effectively.
4. Facilitate requirement gathering and review sessions, program meetings and events.
5. Evaluate technical risks and drive resolution on technical / engineering issues.
6. Take part in evolving how projects are defined, managed, and delivered.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 3 - 5 years of experience in program or product management for software development, or equivalent technical management role.
2. Software release experience managing complex, cross-functional projects; deal well with rapid development cycles and remain flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity.
3. Experience developing and releasing a software product.
4. Experience leading strategic programs combined with the ability to implement at tactical project-level.
5. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Track and prioritize tasks across multiple product releases and efforts simultaneously.
2. Ability to understand priorities, clarify direction, and present clear project status.
3. Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience.
4. Exhibit a curious approach about new insights and process improvements.
5. Excellent attention to detail.
6. Excellent spoken and written communication.
7. Use tracking and management tools and web databases; when required create web tools for managing and tracking purposes.
8. Build and maintain strong relationships in support of cross-functional work with multiple organizations across Apple.

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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.