Engineering Project Manager, Employee Experience & Productivity

Apple Inc.; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Culver City, CA, is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead multiple major projects within IS&T's Services Technology.

You will drive SDLC improvements, translate business needs into technical plans, and mentor contractor EPMs, ensuring high-quality, scalable enterprise web applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Product, and Business stakeholders, managing risks and aligning delivery with strategic goals while leveraging Gen AI

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years delivering complex cross-functional projects.
• 4+ years delivering Agile projects.
• Hands-on experience with Gen AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage several major, complex engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve SDLC processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of contractor EPMs and other project personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Act as the primary bridge between business, functional, design, and engineering teams, translating business requirements into actionable technical plans and communicating technical complexities back to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans to ensure project success.
• Remove team impediments and resolve challenging project delivery issues to keep projects on track.
• Drive quality across all project phases, from requirements definition and technical design to testing and deployment. Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines effectively.
• Facilitate technical discussions, design reviews, and architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with Apple's standards and best practices.

Skills

Engineering Project Management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Gen AI technologies

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Pulumi

Jenkins

DataDog

Job description

Engineering Project Manager, Employee Experience & Productivity

Culver City, California, United States Software and Services

Join IS&T's Services Technology team and play a pivotal role in building cutting-edge IT systems for Apple TV Studio & Production and Music operations. As a Senior Engineering Project Manager, you will lead and manage several major projects, leveraging your deep technical understanding, exceptional project management skills, and ability to navigate complex cross-functional environments. You'll be instrumental in defining our SDLC processes, translating critical business needs, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, scalable enterprise web applications.Employee Experience and Productivity (EEP) is part of IS&T and delivers some of the most widely used communication and productivity technology and services across Apple — from tools that enable collaboration to the support teams that keep Apple's workforce running. EEP also leads user experience design and research, and manages the systems behind Apple's original content studios.

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated Senior Engineering Project Manager to join ourdynamic and expanding team. This role requires a hands-on, get-the-job-done attitude, overseeing the design,implementation, and maintenance of Apple enterprise web applications with a strong eye for detail on par withApple’s high standards. You will be responsible for managing multiple major projects from inception throughdelivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and technical excellence. A significant aspect of this roleinvolves leading and mentoring other contractor EPMs and project teams, fostering a culture of accountabilityand high performance. You will be critical in defining and setting the processes and procedures for our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency. You will champion innovation by leveraging modern generative AI tools to accelerate documentation and optimize workflows. This position demands close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Functional, Design, Product, and Business stakeholders, requiring you to effectively translate business requirements into clear functional andtechnical specifications for engineering teams, and vice versa. You will proactively identify and mitigate program risks, remove team impediments, and drive quality across all project phases, from requirements gathering to technical design reviews and testing. Your ability to build strong, trust-based relationships and influence across the organization will be key to your success in our intricate cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage several major, complex engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve SDLC processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of contractor EPMs and other project personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Act as the primary bridge between business, functional, design, and engineering teams, translating business requirements into actionable technical plans and communicating technical complexities back to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans to ensure project success.
• Remove team impediments and resolve challenging project delivery issues to keep projects on track.
• Drive quality across all project phases, from requirements definition and technical design to testing and deployment. Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines effectively.
• Facilitate technical discussions, design reviews, and architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with Apple's standards and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience as an Engineering Project Manager, successfully delivering complex, cross functional projects.
• 4+ years of experience successfully delivering Agile projects.
• 4+ years working in complex, highly integrated, cross-functional environments.
• Hands on experience in Gen AI technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of containerization concepts (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and orchestration.
• Experience with DevOps process automation using tools like Terraform or Pulumi.
• Experience with continuous integration (e.g., Jenkins) and testing frameworks.
• Experience working with distributed, global, and offshore teams.
• Experience with observability and monitoring systems such as Dynatrace or DataDog.
• Strong technical understanding of modern architectural patterns, including microservices, async communication, caching strategies, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Solid proficiency in working with SQL or NoSQL Databases.
• Familiarity with full-stack development concepts, including backend technologies like Java or Node.js, and frontend frameworks like React.js.
• Comfortable with rapid development cycles and tight schedules.
• High ownership, self-sufficient, hands-on leader with innovative and creative thinking capabilities.
• Ability to present confidently and clearly to senior leadership.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a proven talent for building strong, trust- based relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements and vice versa.

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 $137,500 and $207,100, 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

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

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