Senior Software & Tools Programs Manager

Apple, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple Benefits

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Software & Tools Engineering Project Manager to oversee internal software applications development.

You will own end-to-end delivery, build clear roadmaps, and align cross-functional teams across Engineering, Design, QA, and partner groups to ensure timely initiative delivery. The role requires strong communication with executives, the ability to manage risks with mitigation plans, and a track record of breaking down complex work into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Proven ability to manage web-based application projects through the full lifecycle, with strong planning capabilities, organizational skills, cross-functional collaboration and process optimization.
• Tactical experience implementing projects using Agile methodologies across distributed teams.
• Able to quickly grasp complex ideas and resolve conflicts across cross-functional teams (engineers, designers, etc.), fostering collaboration and maintaining project momentum
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, ensuring clear communication, alignment on goals, and regular progress updates to drive successful collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale programs through the full lifecycle - from strategy and planning through deployment and post-launch support - with strong organizational skills and a track record of process optimization.
• Quickly grasp complex technical concepts, resolve conflicts across engineering, design, and other functions, and maintain momentum through ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Drive alignment by managing goals, dependencies, risks, and resources while owning documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication to ensure informed decision-making.
• Build trusted relationships across stakeholders and partners by leading through influence rather than authority, delivering candid feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Champion continuous improvement by advancing PMO processes, supporting change management, and driving better execution quality and strategic alignment.

Skills

End-to-end delivery

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Roadmapping

Stakeholder communication

Change management

PMO processes

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Wrike

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Apple, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Software & Tools Engineering Project Manager to oversee internal software applications development.

You will own end-to-end delivery, build clear roadmaps, and align cross-functional teams across Engineering, Design, QA, and partner groups to ensure timely initiative delivery. The role requires strong communication with executives, the ability to manage risks with mitigation plans, and a track record of breaking down complex work into