Engineering Program Manager, Software Program Tools

There are more than two billion active Apple devices worldwide and we are striving for a billion more. Come join a dynamic team focused on the tools and processes that make that dream come true. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with multiple engineering teams working on internal applications and services that play a critical role in how Apple develops and delivers high-quality operating systems.

As an Engineering Program Manager on our team, you will orchestrate milestone planning and execution across four engineering teams in the Software Engineering organization. You will facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholder groups while maintaining oversight of strategic projects that empower the day-to-day work of tens of thousands of Apple employees. Our program spans the entire lifecycle of OS releases, from initial planning to convergence to release, requiring deep collaboration with engineering teams, leadership, and cross-functional partners across Apple.

You will lead the milestone planning process, run weekly project status reviews, and drive program-level coordination in partnership with engineering managers. This role requires balancing strategic planning with tactical execution, prioritizing across competing demands, navigating complex organizations, and communicating accurate project health to executive leadership. The ideal candidate will excel at building trust across teams and stakeholders while driving accountability and results.

Experience shipping software for Apple platforms

Experience with milestone-based planning and project tracking methodologies Self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities Background working with incident management and process improvement Familiarity with developer tools and internal software development workflows Comfortable using GenAI tools for productivity and process improvement B.S. in Computer Science or related field

2+ years experience in technical program management with software engineering teams Proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-team initiatives with competing priorities Demonstrated ability to identify risks and drive mitigation strategies Excellent spoken and written communication with the ability to tailor communication style to multiple audiences