Sr. Engineering Project Manager, Subscription Enterprise Apps

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,500 - 311,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks a Senior Engineering Project Manager who is high-energy, technically sharp, and ready to own complex, customer-facing software from concept to ship.

You will drive large, multi-functional software initiatives, understand development and integration processes, and collaborate across Software Engineering, Design, QA, Build and Integration to deliver high‑quality features on schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering project management delivering software/services through a full project lifecycle.
• Experience with development of enterprise subscription applications.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in a related subject area or equivalent industry experience.
• Genuine enthusiasm for technical challenges and ability to build and manage relationships across diverse teams to navigate delivery dependencies.
• Versatile problem solver with 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.

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 process on how features are built and executed.
• 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.

Skills

Engineering project management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP certification

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

We're looking for a Senior Engineering Project Manager who is high‑energy, technically sharp, and ready to take real ownership. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of deep technical execution and strategic cross‑functional leadership, driving complex, customer‑facing software from concept to ship at Apple’s standard of quality.

Description

Drive and ship large, multi‑functional software development initiatives that support subscription enterprise applications. Develop a thorough understanding of software development, qualification, build, and integration processes, with deep knowledge of how software frameworks and delivery processes are structured. Collaborate with Software Engineering, Design, QA, and Build and Integration teams, as well as cross‑functional partners across Apple, to build, manage, and track deliverables. Stay hands‑on with product details and requirements, contribute to feature strategy and innovation, and build the relationships needed to achieve results. Lead all aspects of multiple concurrent projects and features, including scope, requirements, timelines, resource allocation, stakeholder management, communications, and risk assessments. Continuously identify and implement process improvements for how features are built and executed. Manage cross‑functional projects with complex, multi‑functional schedules spanning Software Engineering and partner organizations across the Apple ecosystem.

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 process 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.

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 subscription applications
• Experience managing projects using Agile software development methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in a related subject area, or 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related subject area
• PMP certification or equivalent formal project management credential
• Experience working within large‑scale, ecosystem‑level software environments with high‑volume subscription or entitlement systems
• Familiarity with subscription billing, licensing, or enterprise identity frameworks

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 $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.

Benefits include: comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses—including tuition—related to advancing your career at Apple. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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.