Manager, Engineering Project Management - SD&T Feature EPM

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

Benefits offered by this job

Apple stock programs

Discretionary bonuses or commission

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Manager Leader to build and guide a high-performing SD&T PM team in Cupertino. You will plan, scope, and deliver cross-functional feature work, mentor engineers, and align programs with roadmaps while improving tooling and processes.

You'll develop talent, drive execution excellence, and foster ownership across engineering and product leadership, ensuring predictable delivery of internal software and tooling at scale.

Qualifications

• BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent.
• 5+ years of management experience with demonstrated success leading project management teams.
• Strong background in software engineering project management.
• Proven track record of scaling teams and processes in fast-paced technology environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Project Managers focused on feature delivery across the SD&T organization.
• Drive strategic planning and continuously improve processes for scoping, tracking, and delivery across the broader SD&T roadmap.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to define scope, timelines, and success criteria for key programs.
• Ensure operational excellence through proactive risk management, dependency tracking, and program status reporting.
• Foster innovation in tooling, process, and planning approaches to improve how work is tracked and delivered.
• Coordinate complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering teams and stakeholders across SD&T.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
• Represent the Feature EPM team in leadership reviews and roadmap planning discussions, helping shape SD&T's path toward external software delivery

Skills

Engineering PM

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Are you passionate about turning ambitious software roadmaps into real, shipped capabilities? Does driving the planning and delivery of the work that powers how Apple builds and ships software excite you? Join the Build EPM organization as the leader of the SD&T Feature EPM team. We are responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of the feature work that enables Software Delivery & Technologies (SD&T) to deliver software and tooling internally at Apple today, enabling the organization to ship Apple's operating systems to customers. We're looking for someone with strong program management fundamentals, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative spirit who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your work directly shapes the capabilities that power Apple's internal software delivery ecosystem. We're seeking a leader who can develop talent, drive execution excellence, and foster a culture of ownership and innovation, someone who excels at building high-performing teams of Engineering Project Managers while ensuring the deliverables that make up SD&T's roadmap are scoped, tracked, and delivered reliably at scale.

Description

Lead and develop a team of Engineering Project Managers responsible for the planning, tracking, and delivery of feature work across cross-functional organizations, while driving adoption of new tooling and supporting maintenance and migration work across SD&T. Partner with engineering, design, and cross-functional leadership to scope programs, manage risk and dependencies, and keep delivery on schedule. Foster a collaborative environment that empowers team members to drive continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of rigor and predictability in how work moves from roadmap to shipped software.This role requires a leader who can balance technical and program fundamentals with people management excellence, someone who can navigate complex, cross-functional initiatives across a broad organization while developing talent and building strong relationships with engineering and product leadership. You'll be instrumental in ensuring SD&T's feature roadmap is executed with clarity and consistency, building the internal infrastructure and tooling that powers how Apple's engineering teams deliver software today.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Project Managers focused on feature delivery across the SD&T organization
• Drive strategic planning and continuously improve processes for scoping, tracking, and delivery across the broader SD&T roadmap
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to define scope, timelines, and success criteria for key programs
• Ensure operational excellence through proactive risk management, dependency tracking, and program status reporting
• Foster innovation in tooling, process, and planning approaches to improve how work is tracked and delivered
• Coordinate complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering teams and stakeholders across SD&T
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, performance management, and career development planning
• Represent the Feature EPM team in leadership reviews and roadmap planning discussions, helping shape SD&T's path toward external software delivery

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent
• 5+ years of management experience with demonstrated success leading project management teams
• Strong background in software engineering project management, with a track record of shipping complex, cross-functional programs
• Proven track record of scaling teams and processes in fast-paced technology environments
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing teams supporting an infrastructure or tooling organization, specifically in services engineering, security, or infrastructure
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and project management methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent and build inclusive, high-performing teams
• Experience with process improvement and organizational transformation initiatives
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to balance short-term execution with long-term vision, including experience delivering internal tooling that directly supports the release of customer-facing products at scale
• Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

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
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