Sr. Engineering Project Manager, Productivity Apps

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based compensation

RSUs/Stock options

Discounted products

Educational reimbursement

Relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Sr. Engineering Project Manager to lead multi-functional software initiatives for Productivity Apps.

You will own project plans, coordinate across Software Engineering, Design, QA, and Build teams, and drive on-time delivery with a focus on quality and user experience. The role requires 5+ years in engineering project management, experience with Agile, and strong stakeholder liaison skills. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Engineering Project Management experience delivering software and services through a full project lifecycle.
• Experience managing projects using Agile software development methodologies.
• Genuine enthusiasm for technical challenges and ability to build and manage relationships across diverse teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to filter and distill information for the right audience.

Responsibilities

• Drive and ship large, multi-functional software development initiatives for Apps.
• Understand software development, qualification, build, and integration processes with a deep understanding of frameworks.
• Collaborate with Software Eng, Design, QA, Build, and other groups to manage and track deliverables.
• Hands-on with product details and requirements, innovate and strategize new features, and build relationships to achieve results.
• Lead all aspects of multiple concurrent projects, including scope, timelines, resources, and risk assessments.

Skills

Engineering PM

Agile

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Sr. Engineering Project Manager, Productivity Apps

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The Apps team is in search of a high-energy and ambitious Engineering Project Manager. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering new features for some of Apple’s most popular applications. We are looking for someone who takes ownership and is committed to shipping awesome products. Our team combines strong technical skills, product vision, and a love of all things project management to bring together the pieces needed to an extraordinary user experience with Apple software products.Come join Apple and do your life’s best work, and deliver software applications that delight millions of users around the world every day!

Description

As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to ship upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day. This role requires balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for social engineering, managing priorities, and communicating progress.

Responsibilities

• Drive and ship large, multi-functional software development initiatives to support applications.
• Thoroughly understand software development, qualification, build, and integration processes with a deep understanding of how to build frameworks.
• Collaborate with Software Engineering, Design, QA, Build, and Integration and cross-functionally with various organizations to build, manage, and track deliverables.
• Hands-on with product details and requirements, innovate and strategize new features, and build relationships to achieve results.
• Lead all aspects of multiple concurrent projects and features, including scope, requirements, timelines, resource allocation tracking, stakeholder management, communications, and risk assessments.
• Optimize processes on how features are built and executed.
• Ability to work on cross-functional projects with multi-functional schedules across the Apple ecosystem.
• Understand and work on projects with multi-functional schedules, across Software Engineering and other Apple groups.
• Build relationships to achieve results.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of Engineering Project Management experience, delivering software and services through a full project lifecycle.
• Project management experience focused on the development of enterprise applications.
• Experience managing projects using Agile software development methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in a related subject area, or we may consider an equivalent industry experience.
• Genuine enthusiasm for technical challenges and a demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships across diverse teams to navigate delivery dependencies.
• Versatile problem solver with a strong analytical approach to complex environments; adept at deconstructing problems, resolving conflicts, and leading teams to solutions.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of personal responsibility and a technical orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to filter and distill meaningful information for the right audience at the right time.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements, multiple concurrent programs, and fast-moving technology landscapes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related subject area, or we may consider an equivalent industry experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent formal project management credential.
• Experience working within large-scale, ecosystem-level software environments.

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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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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