Manager, Engineering Project Management - SD&T Feature EPM

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

The Manager, Engineering Project Management will lead the SD&T Feature EPM team within Apple’s Build EPM organization. The team drives end-to-end delivery of feature work that enables Software Delivery & Technologies (SD&T) to deliver software and tooling internally and supports the organization’s delivery of Apple operating systems to customers.

This leader will develop a team of Engineering Project Managers and ensure SD&T roadmap deliverables are scoped, tracked, and delivered reliably at scale. The role partners with engineering, design, product, and cross-functional leadership to define programs, manage dependencies and risk, and keep delivery on schedule. It also advances planning and delivery processes, supports adoption of new tooling, and coordinates maintenance and migration work across SD&T.

The successful candidate balances technical and program management fundamentals with people leadership, builds strong relationships across a broad organization, and fosters ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. The role represents the Feature EPM team in leadership reviews and roadmap planning discussions, helping shape SD&T’s path toward external software delivery.

Requirements

• BS/MS in EE, CS, or CE, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of management experience with demonstrated success leading project management teams.
• Strong background in software engineering project management, with a track record of shipping complex, cross-functional programs.
• Proven track record of scaling teams and processes in fast-paced technology environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing teams supporting an infrastructure or tooling organization, specifically in services engineering, security, or infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent and build inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Experience with process improvement and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to balance short-term execution with long-term vision.
• Experience delivering internal tooling that directly supports the release of customer-facing products at scale.
• Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Project Managers focused on feature delivery across the SD&T organization.
• Drive strategic planning and continuously improve processes for scoping, tracking, and delivering the broader SD&T roadmap.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to define program scope, timelines, and success criteria.
• Ensure operational excellence through proactive risk management, dependency tracking, and program status reporting.
• Foster innovation in tooling, processes, and planning approaches to improve how work is tracked and delivered.
• Coordinate complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering teams and stakeholders across SD&T.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
• Represent the Feature EPM team in leadership reviews and roadmap planning discussions.
• Support adoption of new tooling and maintenance and migration work across SD&T.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager