Engineering Program Manager, Ad Platforms

Apple Inc.; New City, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Ads is seeking a seasoned Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to oversee critical ads initiatives across Apple Services. You will lead planning, prioritization and execution of large engineering programs, aligning goals with Product, Engineering and dependent teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years of cross-functional project management at Apple scale, strong communication skills, and a proactive, organized approach to lifecycle leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing complex cross-functional projects in a large engineering org.
• Experience coordinating across multiple engineering teams, external & executive stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication, including negotiation and influence at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, organized with creative and critical thinking.
• Experience with long-lead projects, phase management, lifecycle leadership.
• Ability to build relationships for alignment on program goals and risk mitigation.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, prioritization, and execution of large engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with EPM, engineering and product teams to define requirements and dependencies.
• Ensure resiliency and stability; identify risks and drive mitigation to closure.
• Drive quarterly planning and alignment between goals, dependent teams and org objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders in Product, Engineering, and dependent teams.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

Executive stakeholder communication

Risk mitigation

Strategic planning

Prioritization & planning

Leadership under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS or related field

Job description

New City, New York, United States Software and Services

At Apple Ads, we help advertisers grow their businesses while helping people discover the products and experiences they're looking for. Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across several Apple services, including the App Store, Apple News, Apple Maps, and Apple TV. Everything we do is grounded in trust, connection, and impact. We respect our users' privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the Apple experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes - from small app developers to global brands.

Description

The Apple Ads Demand Team is seeking a seasoned Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to oversee critical ads initiatives across Apple Services, focusing on improving the advertiser and user experience and delivering measurable business outcomes. In this role, you will lead project planning, prioritization, and execution of large engineering initiatives that are critical to business growth. You'll collaborate with other EPM, engineering, and product teams to define technical requirements and dependencies, and to deliver key milestones. You'll ensure resiliency and stability of your projects by proactively identifying risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies, and driving issues to closure. With strong communication skills, you'll keep stakeholders informed on project progress and key updates, ensuring alignment with business priorities. You'll drive quarterly planning, ensuring alignment between your program goals, dependent teams, and overall organizational objectives. Understanding that project delivery is a team effort, you will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Product, Engineering, and dependent teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of demonstrated ability managing complex, cross-functional projects in a large engineering organization accountable for the development and deployment of applications and services at Apple scale
• Experience coordinating between multiple engineering teams, external & executive stakeholders, and integrate across multiple components & systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Self-motivated, independent, proactive, and organized with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities. Can quickly triage/prioritize issues and lead cross-functional teams under pressure.
• Familiarity with long lead time projects, phase management, oversight, and leadership through the entire project lifecycle.
• Ability to network and foster deep relationships to ensure tight alignment on program goals, effective communication & collaboration, and expedited issue resolution & risk mitigation threads
• Bachelors, Masters, or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with user interface development, and Software Development Lifecycle in general
• Experience leading engineering programs within advertising technology or related industries
• Experience managing projects involving multiple integrations, stakeholders, and systems.
• Familiarity with Apple's ecosystem and internal engineering processes, with experience driving cross-functional planning and execution at scale.

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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

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