Software & Tools Engineering Project Manager

Apple•Austin, TX

10h

About The Position

Hardware Engineering is seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Manager to oversee internal software applications development. We're looking for an individual with a demonstrated command of core project management practices and a proven ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environments. This role will be critical in driving strategic planning, improving cross-functional alignment, and driving end-to-end project delivery. The position requires an experienced engineering project manager with clear ownership of end-to-end project delivery — including tracking progress against milestones, managing risks and mitigation plans, and driving structured communication across stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings experience in software development, excels at building and maintaining clear roadmaps, and can break down complex or ambiguous work into actionable plans—ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery. This role bridges business stakeholders and our software engineering team, acting as the primary liaison between groups while guiding product vision and prioritizing features for development. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Design, QA, and partner teams to ensure timely delivery of initiatives while navigating complex stakeholder dynamics. A key part of the role is proactively identifying timeline risks and presenting well-formed mitigation paths. You must be comfortable going deep into project details, aligning diverse perspectives, and confidently communicating status and trade-offs to executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent work experience
5+ years of program or project management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment
Proven ability to manage web-based application projects through the full lifecycle, with strong planning capabilities, organizational skills, cross-functional collaboration and process optimization
Tactical experience implementing projects using Agile methodologies across distributed teams
Able to quickly grasp complex ideas and resolve conflicts across cross-functional teams (engineers, designers, etc.), fostering collaboration and maintaining project momentum
Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, ensuring clear communication, alignment on goals, and regular progress updates to drive successful collaboration

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent work experience
7-10+ years of program or project management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment
Experience working in or alongside software or hardware engineering teams
PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification
Experience with software development metrics — defining, collecting, and analyzing data to drive informed decisions and improve delivery outcomes
Familiarity with tools commonly used in engineering environments (e.g., Wrike, Jira, Confluence, or similar)
Experience working within or alongside a PMO structure, with exposure to program governance, reporting cadences, and cross-functional planning

Responsibilities

oversee internal software applications development
driving strategic planning
improving cross-functional alignment
driving end-to-end project delivery
tracking progress against milestones
managing risks and mitigation plans
driving structured communication across stakeholders
building and maintaining clear roadmaps
breaking down complex or ambiguous work into actionable plans—ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery
acting as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and our software engineering team
guiding product vision
prioritizing features for development
working closely with Engineering, Design, QA, and partner teams to ensure timely delivery of initiatives
navigating complex stakeholder dynamics
proactively identifying timeline risks and presenting well-formed mitigation paths
going deep into project details
aligning diverse perspectives
confidently communicating status and trade-offs to executive leadership