Engineering Project Manager (Xcode), Dev Experience & Operations
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Apple is hiring an Engineering Project Manager (Xcode), Dev Experience & Operations. The Xcode team is seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to lead and deliver key initiatives for Xcode, Apple's core development environment. This role involves shaping tools and workflows for Apple developers, requiring expert interpersonal and executive communication skills, strong organizational discipline, and an understanding of the software development lifecycle. The EPM will advocate for projects, build relationships, and challenge the status quo to drive better outcomes.
Key focus areas include Partner with engineering and product to define and deliver project roadmaps, schedules, and milestones, Authoritatively present project status to multi-functional teams as well as executive management, and Offer cross-functional management for Xcode, interacting with cross-functional teams to deliver on projects.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent Experience and Proven Experience Independently Owning And Delivering Complex Software Or Infrastructure Programs End-To-End. Important skills include Interpersonal Communication, Executive Communication, Organizational Discipline, Software Development Lifecycle Understanding, Technical Intuition, and Engineering Concepts. Preferred (not required): Xcode, Building Relationships, Problem Solving, and Challenging Status Quo.
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Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200671641-0836
Summary
The Xcode team is responsible for the core development environment used by millions of Apple developers worldwide. From powerful code editing and intelligent experiences to seamless UI design and integrated debugging, Xcode provides the foundation for building exceptional apps across all Apple platforms. As an Xcode EPM, you'll help craft developer experiences from the ground up, shaping the tools and workflows that bring ideas to life. We are looking for a seasoned project/program manager to independently lead and deliver key initiatives for Xcode. The ideal candidate brings expert-level interpersonal and executive communication skills, strong organizational discipline, and an understanding of the software development lifecycle. You'll be a vocal advocate who builds strong relationships, thinks critically about our methods, and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo to drive better outcomes.
Description
As an EPM, your responsibilities include: *Partnering with engineering and product to define and deliver project roadmaps, schedules, and milestones *Authoritatively presenting project status to multi-functional teams as well as executive management *Offering cross-functional management for Xcode, interacting with cross-functional teams to deliver on projects *Working independently and proactively to positively influence others teams to drive project outcomes *Operating internal tools and bug tracking software to make quantitative assessments on project progress and update plans as needed
Minimum Qualifications
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Proven experience independently owning and delivering complex software or infrastructure programs end-to-end
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Strong technical intuition and understanding of basic engineering concepts with strengths in distilling complex design and process problems to their essential components
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Expert communicator capable of influencing without authority and driving alignment in high-ambiguity, debate-driven environments
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Demonstrated executive presence, including the ability to communicate clearly and credibly with senior leadership, articulate trade-offs, and drive informed decision-making
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with software engineering and project management
Preferred Qualifications
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Comfort working directly with engineers, including understanding technical trade-offs and asking informed questions during design and delivery
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Experience integrating AI-powered experiences with an understanding of basic model concepts such as inference, evaluation, versioning, and performance trade-offs
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.
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