Apple
Manager, Engineering Program Manager, Intelligent System Experience
Job at a glance
- Pay
- $183,700 – $276,200
- Sector
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- First found
- Oct 23, 2026, 8:08 AM ET
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About the job
Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we strive to achieve will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways.
We are seeking a talented manager to lead a high performing team of project managers that support the entire development lifecycle across various functions including: Software Engineering, Product Management, QA, Design, and Marketing while fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational effectiveness. Your leadership will be crucial in delivering high-quality software solutions for Intelligent System Experiences to the market.
In this role you will lead, coach, inspire and develop a team of Engineering Project Managers that are tasked with driving complex projects across our platforms, responsible for delivering exciting features while continuing to meet our tight deadlines and high quality levels. You will be the central hub bringing together different teams from Software, Hardware, and Design, among other teams, all in the name of delivering on groundbreaking technology across all our operating systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years experience in software engineering project or program management, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle from inception to launch.
- 3+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, career development, performance management, and leading high-performing teams of project managers
- Demonstrated history of successfully launching customer-facing software products with a focus on operational rigor and continuous improvement
- Extensive expertise in managing processes across the software development lifecycle with a focus on metrics and efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability in complex problem-solving, cross-functional consultation, and organizational planning
- Proven experience delivering written and verbal communications, status updates, and presentations to stakeholders at all levels of an organization
- BS in Computer Science or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to design, define, and successfully scale new operational processes from scratch
- Proven experience in creating clear, concise, and well-structured written documentation, such as project plans, reports, and presentations
- Demonstrated ability to deliver effective verbal communication in team meetings, stakeholder presentations and discussions, as evidenced by previous project leadership roles
- Track record of adapting communication style to suit diverse audiences, including technical teams, senior management, and external partners, reflected in experience managing cross-functional teams
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
- Strong leadership skills including ability to build trusting relationships and influence others
- Has a deeply curious mindset about new ideas
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $183,700 and $276,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
EEO Statement
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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
Accessibility
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
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Application Deadline
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.