Engineering Project Manager (Software Engineering Applications), IS&T Enterprise Systems

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead FileMaker development initiatives. The role involves problem-solving, team leadership, and managing support issues while enhancing FileMaker solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management and FileMaker development, as well as strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay, stock options, and benefits.

Benefits

Stock options

Educational reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience in agile environments.
• 5 years of FileMaker development experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with team members and stakeholders about timelines and scope.
• Managing multiple support issues and driving them to resolution.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field

Tools

FileMaker

PHP

Salesforce

MySQL

SAP

Job description

Engineering Project Manager (Filemaker Software Engineering Applications), IS&T Enterprise Systems

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Department: Software and Services

Description

As the FileMaker development lead, you will bring strong problem-solving skills to support and enhance a wide range of FileMaker solutions, while leading and developing other team members. Your responsibilities include:

1. Communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders to set clear expectations regarding timelines and scope.
2. Triaging support issues and assigning them appropriately.
3. Handling support cases—troubleshooting, designing, developing, testing, and resolving issues.
4. Managing multiple support issues with shifting priorities and driving them to resolution.
5. Leading planning and implementation of new initiatives.
6. Building relationships with business partners to facilitate communication about issues and projects.
7. Driving efficiency and productivity improvements through initiatives.
8. Monitoring operational metrics and analyzing trends to identify root causes and solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in agile environments.
• At least 5 years of FileMaker development experience, including relationship diagrams and scripting.
• At least 5 years of experience configuring and managing multiple FileMaker servers.
• At least 5 years of experience programming database-driven websites, preferably with PHP.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience in production support scenarios.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of complex FileMaker development experience with extensive scripting and relationship diagrams.
• Experience with eCommerce systems and the Laminas framework is advantageous.
• Experience integrating with systems like Salesforce, MySQL, and SAP.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve issues across teams.
• Ability to identify potential data issues.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills across organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, thorough, and respectful of schedules and scopes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.

Apple offers a comprehensive compensation package, including base pay (range: $136,300 to $248,700), stock options, benefits, and educational reimbursement. Eligibility for bonuses, stock programs, and relocation assistance may apply. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.