Manager, Engineering Program Manager, Engineering Frameworks

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Engineering Project Management in Cupertino to lead a team of five EPMs driving delivery across SwiftUI, UIKit, AppIntents and CoreGraphics.

You will partner with framework engineers, design, and program management to align initiatives and ship features used by millions of developers and Apple apps worldwide. You will hire, coach, and develop the team, influence across platforms and technologies, and partner with broader SWE leaders to scale framework software

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years managing project managers.
• Experience driving large, cross-functional software programs across multiple engineering organizations.
• Strong leadership to hire, develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to influence stakeholders.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Scheduling & risk management

Analytical skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

At Apple, we work every day to build products that enrich people's lives. The Platforms Apps & Technologies EPM team is seeking an experienced manager to lead a team of Engineering Project Managers responsible for driving delivery across Apple's core developer and user-facing frameworks. You'll have an opportunity to partner and build strong relationships in collaboration with engineering, design, and program management organizations across Apple. If you are excited by the opportunity to lead a team responsible for the frameworks that sit at the heart of Apple's software platform,

Description

As the Manager of this team, you will hire, lead, coach, inspire, and develop a team of five Engineering Project Managers partnering with framework engineering organizations across Swift Platform Experience, Cocoa, and Accessibility. These teams build the foundational APIs and frameworks — from SwiftUI and UIKit to AppIntents and CoreGraphics — that developers inside and outside Apple rely on to deliver world-class experiences across every Apple platform.The programs this team drives are large, complex, and highly cross-functional. Your EPMs will work at the intersection of framework engineering, design, first-party app teams, and system components — driving alignment across organizations to ship features that are adopted by millions of third-party developers and that define the quality bar for Apple's own apps. This is a high-impact role: the frameworks these teams own are central to how Apple Intelligence, accessibility, and platform experiences come to life for users worldwide.You will also collaborate with program management leaders across Platforms Apps & Technologies and the broader SWE organization to continuously improve how we plan and deliver framework software at scale.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience
• 2+ years of experience managing project managers
• Demonstrated ability to drive large, complex cross-functional software programs spanning multiple engineering organizations and release cycles
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to hire, develop, coach, and inspire high-performing teams
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and schedule rigor
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across engineering, design, and program management stakeholders
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and building scalable program management practices
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Apple's developer platform and framework ecosystem (UIKit, SwiftUI, AppKit, Foundation, etc.)
• Experience managing programs that intersect with on-device AI or machine learning features
• Background in accessibility, developer experience, or platform software a plus

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 $183,700 and $319,800, 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

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 seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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