Mac Engineering Manager

Maximus; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Mac Engineering Manager to own an enterprise Mac platform alongside our Windows environment. You will set the strategy, lead the team, and ensure Macs meet security, compliance, and support standards across the fleet.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience running a large Mac program in enterprise settings and the ability to operate remotely with occasional on-site work in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of enterprise Mac program management.
• US citizenship and ability to pass Public Trust clearance.
• Experience running an enterprise Mac program alongside Windows.
• Knowledge of Iru/Kandji/Jamf Pro and Apple Business Manager.
• Strong communication with technical and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own the Mac platform roadmap from pilot through enterprise rollout.
• Lead and develop Mac engineering staff as adoption grows.
• Define Mac security, configuration, and lifecycle standards.
• Coordinate with Windows, Intune, and VDI teams for a consistent user experience.
• Manage vendor relationships and annual macOS release planning.
• Drive project management for end-to-end engineering initiatives.

Skills

Project management

People leadership

Strategic planning

Security/compliance mindset

Communication

Mac ecosystem

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Iru

Kandji

Jamf Pro

Apple Business Manager

Job description

Maximus is currently seeking a Mac Engineering Manager. In this role, you will be building an enterprise Mac platform alongside our established Windows environment, managed with Iru (formerly Kandji). The Mac Engineering Manager owns this program end to end, setting the strategy, leading the team, and making sure Macs meet the same security, compliance, and support standards as every other device in our fleet. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who has run a Mac program at an enterprise scale and wants to build one the right way.

This position is remote but requires the ability to be on‑site as needed in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform project management for the full project lifecycle development and implementation of technical activities that ensure successful project completion for teams as large as 15 people.
• Serve as the secondary point of contact and secondary client interface for all project technology related issues.
• Perform all project management functions including; work breakdown and cost estimation, scheduling, monitoring and tracking of technical progress against the defined timetables and budgets, and staff assignment/development.
• Lead and direct the successful delivery of application development, systems integration, and product installation/customization services while ensuring that assigned projects adhere to the approved life cycle work patterns, standards, and procedures for solution delivery.
• Define and implement development plans for assigned projects in order to increase staff’s knowledge and skills in the areas relevant to the team’s work such as; project management, analysis, software development, or testing.
• Identify and assess new functional capabilities supporting engineering change proposals and additional follow‑on work.
• Manages a small to mid‑sized team consisting of experienced professionals. Leads, directs and reviews the work of a team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority or ability to recommend and influence decisions within own area, in accordance with guidelines.

Job‑Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the Mac platform roadmap from pilot through enterprise rollout and ongoing operations.
• Lead, hire, and develop Mac engineering staff as adoption grows.
• Define Mac standards for security, configuration, software, and lifecycle in partnership with Security, Identity, and Compliance.
• Test and track program eligibility within the environment.
• Ensure Macs meet audit and regulatory requirements and that evidence is ready when needed.
• Build the Mac support model with the Service Desk, including training, documentation, runbooks, and escalation paths.
• Own standard patching and vulnerability remediation for Mac.
• Manage the Iru vendor relationship, licensing, and Apple Business Manager administration.
• Plan for Apple's annual macOS release cycle so upgrades are tested and predictable.
• Track and report adoption, compliance, and support metrics to leadership.
• Coordinate Mac work with Windows, Intune, and VDI teams to deliver a consistent user experience.

Minimum Requirements

'- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. a

Job‑Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens with the ability to successfully pass a clearance process for a position of Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years in endpoint management or end user computing.
• 2+ years leading engineers or technical teams.
• Proven experience running an enterprise Mac program alongside Windows.
• Working knowledge of Iru or Kandji, Jamf Pro, or a comparable Apple MDM.
• Understanding of Apple Business Manager, macOS security, and identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID.
• Strong communication skills with both technical staff and business leaders.
• A track record of delivering projects on time with clear status and risk reporting.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Apple Certified IT Professional or Apple Device Support certification.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as government services or healthcare.
• Familiarity with CIS or NIST macOS benchmarks.
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• Preference to candidates that are local to Bloomington, MN twice weekly

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Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$108,000

Maximum Salary

$162,000