Engineering Program Manager - Connect Platform - Apple Services Engineering
Apple Services Engineering is at the forefront of combining art and technology, managing crucial platforms like the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Fitness+ and Apple Books. The Connect Platform team plays a vital role in helping engineering teams collaborate effectively to deliver web sites and APIs to both content partners and internal teams.
As an Engineering Program Manager for Connect Platform, you'll be instrumental in driving cross-functional projects and modernizing platforms that enhance customer experience. The role demands expertise in managing complex, multi-functional software projects in a fast-paced environment with dynamic priorities. You'll serve as the central coordinator between different teams across Apple Services, ensuring smooth delivery of groundbreaking technology.
The position requires strong technical background with 5+ years of experience in technical software Project or Program Management, along with a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience. You'll need to demonstrate excellence in driving complex software projects and integrations, with preferred experience in platforms related to building REST and web applications.
In this role, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, attention to detail, and excellence in execution. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can build relationships, influence others, and communicate effectively across various audiences. If you're passionate about technology, have strong program management skills, and want to be part of delivering world-class digital services, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Apple's content delivery systems.
Responsibilities:
* Partner with software engineers and managers from the Connect Platform team
* You not only serve an ambassador of the platform, but you can use the platform and educate peer teams on getting started
* Define, schedule, track and report status of the team's work
* Coordinate delivery on groundbreaking technology across Apple’s ecosystem
* Drive cross-functional projects across Apple's Services
* Lead strategic initiatives to modernize platforms and technology
- 5+ years experience as a technical software Project or Program Manager
- Strong experience driving complex and multi-functional software projects and integrations
- Experience managing projects using Agile project management methodologies.
- Experience managing projects and programs through the software development lifecycle from requirements to production.
- Experience writing and maintaining business and technical requirements documentation
- BS in Computer Science or related experience
- Strong experience supporting software platform and their adoption
- Experience leading highly technical/complex software projects.
- Strong background in driving programs includes but not limited to: reporting, capacity planning, etc.
- Ability to drive and participate in technical discussions.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and enthusiastic.
- Demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
- Ability to build relationships and influence others.
- Excellent presentation, spoken and written communication skills including the ability to tailor communication style to multiple audiences.
- High attention to detail; ability to quickly adsorb terminology and understand dependencies across various technology stacks.
- Highly organized; proven track record of defining processes and establishing them.
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