Senior Engineering Program Manager, Security - Detection, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to enhance security initiatives within enterprise services. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project success, manage risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. You will leverage your technical expertise and project management skills to influence decisions and ensure alignment across various teams. With a focus on innovation and problem-solving, you will play a crucial role in shaping the security landscape of enterprise services. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on security strategies and program outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing projects in security and 2+ years in detection.
• Proficient in managing complex projects and overseeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize security initiatives and manage dependencies effectively.
• Develop communication plans and report on program health and metrics.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Proficiency in Software Development

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Senior Engineering Program Manager, Security - Detection, Apple Services Engineering

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

Description

As a Security Engineering Program Manager in ASE, you are both a technical and functional expert in the world of securing enterprise servers and services at scale. While working directly with ASE security and engineering teams, you’ll identify opportunities to improve our project security posture. This will include building tools, driving process improvements, and working with service owners to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges. You will be responsible to identify, plan and deliver program security outcomes by independently engaging a broad set of internal and external stakeholders. On this team you can expect to:

1. Operationalize key cross-functional security initiatives and programs that require security domain, systems and engineering level knowledge.
2. Manage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordingly.
3. Create project plans which deliver consistency, clarity and build alignment across teams.
4. Help influence peers/stakeholders and build consensus while dealing with ambiguity.
5. Develop and own communication plans to effectively and proactively communicate program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
6. Define and report on program health, success metrics and active progress.
7. Leverage data to drive strategic decisions and prioritization at the leadership level.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing projects or programs in the field of security.
• 2+ years of experience working in the Detection space.
• Project Management Expertise: Proficiency in managing complex projects, including defining scopes, setting timelines, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Technical Proficiency: A solid understanding of software development, systems engineering, or related technical fields to effectively oversee detection program initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Build trust and influence: Experience with fostering collaboration, and influencing stakeholders without direct authority to achieve program objectives.
• Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to assess complex security challenges and develop innovative solutions to address them.
• Risk Management Skills: Ability to identify, assess, and prioritize security risk.
• Drive what matters: Able to focus and simplify, balancing the details with goals, priorities, and trade-offs in mind.

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 $157,000 and $278,900, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.