Apples software platform is the core foundation that enables developers to create a rich ecosystem of applications.
The Software Engineering Program Office is looking for an Engineering Program Manager to support the Application Platform Integrity team. As an EPM, you will play a key role in shipping high-quality platform features to billions of customers. Your experience will enable you to thoughtfully balance the various tradeoffs involved in creating a successful platform while navigating complex design, architectural, and regulatory constraints.
Come help us deliver an application platform that enables developers to create amazing experiences for our customers. As an EPM on the software application platform team, you will be a key member working across the software engineering organization and with cross-functional partners to develop Apples software application platform. EPMs are catalysts for the teams they support, bringing clarity by creating plans, driving teams to execute, setting goals and expectations, and removing roadblocks.Drive cross-functional projects and programs. Create clear plans and schedules that align engineering teams across the software organization, acting as the voice of the platform throughout the development cycle to craft a great developer story - and removing roadblocks to keep delivery on track. Manage and communicate project status. Develop processes and manage project definitions, engineering achievements, schedules, and status for new and ongoing projects - ensuring the applications platform teams work is tracked, accounted for, and delivered on time. Foster our culture of platform integrity. Orchestrate the creation of materials and plans used to promote awareness of application platform values and what we can achieve when we follow them. Build relationships and influence. Engage with team members across all functional areas and levels of the organization - engineering, legal, marketing, design, and leadership - to drive alignment and execution across the platform.8+ years of Project / Program Management experience in the software development life cycle Experience developing project plans and managing complex, cross-functional projects Experience delivering customer-facing software features or projects from concept through delivery BS/MS or equivalent experienceExcellent written and verbal presentation skills, able to communicate effectively with engineers and senior leaders A track record of quickly understanding technical concepts across a wide range of fields, including software architecture, API design, and system design Demonstrated ability to provide succinct, accurate executive summaries of project status and complicated engineering situations Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead teams through complex design and architectural constraints Ability to track and manage numerous, unrelated parallel activities Ability to mobilize, encourage, influence, advocate for, and lead teams without direct authority Superior collaboration, communication, and organizational skills Experience with software regulation compliance Familiarity with iOS and macOS platform development Flexible, self-motivated, curious
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