Sr Engineering Program Manager, Planning & Status Operations - Siri & AIML

Apple; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager for Siri & AIML. The role involves managing program status reporting, ensuring operational processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software features. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a passion for machine learning products.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement for formal education

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software program or project management.
• Strong ability to drive critical project features across multiple teams.
• Solid knowledge of software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage status reporting and operational processes for Siri & AIML.
• Drive weekly program status reporting and ensure timely submission of materials.
• Prepare executive-facing content for weekly organizational meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Tools

Atlassian tools

Job description

Sr Engineering Program Manager, Planning & Status Operations - Siri & AIML

**Culver City, California, United States**

**Machine Learning and AI**

**Summary**

Posted: **May 14, 2025**

Role Number: **200604895**

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Apple is seeking an exceptional Engineering Program Manager to join their Program Planning Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support sophisticated software features that serve over one billion customers across major Apple platforms including iPhone, CarPlay, macOS, and HomePod.

We are looking for candidates with experience, passion, and a track record in shipping responsible technology on a cadence schedule. The ideal candidate for this role will have extraordinary program management skills, love organization, and have a passion for shipping ML products.

**Description**

As an Engineering Program Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless execution of Siri & AIML operations by managing status reporting, operational processes, and cross-functional communications. You will:

- Own and drive weekly program status reporting, including setup, archival, and communications to cross-functional teams.

- Maintain alignment and accountability across Engineering and EPM partners by setting clear deadlines, sending reminders, and ensuring timely submission of materials.

- Partner with engineering program managers to keep project tracking tools up-to-date and aligned with key deliverables.

- Continuously improve workflows within internal tools, including the integration of structured data from systems to streamline reporting and reduce manual effort.

- Prepare executive-facing content for weekly organizational meetings, collaborating with leadership to shape messaging and ensure strategic alignment.

- Provide operational support (including templates and materials) for major planning and milestone events (e.g., executive reviews, developer conferences), in close coordination with release management and cross-functional partners.

- Act as the point of contact for driving consistency across deliverables, timelines, and documentation standards by liaising with software engineering partners and operations teams.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 5+ years of experience in software program or project management, with a proven track record of leading and successfully shipping multiple complex projects simultaneously.

+ Strong ability to drive critical project features involving integration across multiple teams, bringing structure to complexity and balancing competing priorities in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

+ Solid knowledge of software development practices, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on delivering results across cross-functional efforts.

+ Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to drive clarity and alignment among diverse partners.

+ Bachelor’s degree in related fields like Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or an equivalent level of additional industry experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Experience shipping AI/ML projects

+ Experience with Atlassian tools

+ Experience building or scaling internal operational processes or reporting frameworks within large organizations

**Pay & Benefits**

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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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