The Engineering Program Manager role at Apple involves driving the delivery of large-scale, strategic business programs within the Data Solutions & Initiatives team. This position requires a strong technical background to translate product and technical strategies into executable plans while engaging with delivery teams. The ideal candidate will facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure high-quality delivery of complex engineering programs. This role combines strategic thinking, program management rigor, and deep technical understanding.

• 7+ years of experience in engineering program management or equivalent technical delivery roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience owning end-to-end delivery of complex engineering programs across the full SDLC.
• Strong hands-on technical background with the ability to understand and engage in system architecture, data flows, APIs, and development lifecycles.
• Applied SQL, Python or visualization tool experience to write basic queries/scripts supporting analysis, QA validation, debugging, and engineering collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts across software, platform, data, infrastructure, and quality domains.
• Deep experience with Agile delivery and program management tools and execution frameworks.
• PMP or equivalent program management certification.
• Experience supporting AI/ML-driven products, including familiarity with ML development lifecycles, data pipelines, and model deployment workflows.
• Hands-on experience with modern data platforms.

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex engineering programs from concept through launch and post-launch stabilization.
• Partner with engineering, product, and design teams to define program scope, roadmaps, milestones, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics.
• Drive execution rigor across the SDLC, including planning, tracking, and measuring progress against key milestones, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Facilitate cross-team delivery and Agile execution, leading forums such as Scrum of Scrums, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and stand-ups.
• Actively engage in technical discussions, including requirements definition, design, and architecture reviews.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate delivery risks and bottlenecks, proactively removing roadblocks.
• Influence technical and operational decisions by understanding architectures, data flows, and infrastructure.
• Contribute hands-on technical expertise when needed, including analyzing, designing, debugging, and modifying software or systems.
• Ensure functional validation and delivery quality, confirming features meet business goals and defined requirements.
• Manage program resources and financials, including capacity planning and budget tracking.
• Communicate program health and outcomes through clear, data-driven updates to technical teams and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of delivery processes, tooling, and operating models.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.