Apple

Software & Tools Engineering Project Manager

Apple$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of program or project management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment.
  • Proven ability to manage web-based application projects through the full lifecycle.
  • Tactical experience implementing projects using Agile methodologies across distributed teams.
  • Strong relationship management skills with vendors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end project delivery, tracking progress against milestones.
  • Manage risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project success.
  • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the software engineering team.
  • Build and maintain clear roadmaps to direct project execution and prioritization.
  • Identify and present well-formed timeline risk mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education.
  • Access to modern tools used in engineering environments.
  • A collaborative work environment that encourages cross-functional teamwork.
Full Job Description
Hardware Engineering is seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Manager to oversee internal software applications development. We're looking for an individual with a demonstrated command of core project management practices and a proven ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environments. This role will be critical in driving strategic planning, improving cross-functional alignment, and driving end-to-end project delivery.

The position requires an experienced engineering project manager with clear ownership of end-to-end project delivery - including tracking progress against milestones, managing risks and mitigation plans, and driving structured communication across stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings experience in software development, excels at building and maintaining clear roadmaps, and can break down complex or ambiguous work into actionable plans-ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery. This role bridges business stakeholders and our software engineering team, acting as the primary liaison between groups while guiding product vision and prioritizing features for development. You'll work closely with Engineering, Design, QA, and partner teams to ensure timely delivery of initiatives while navigating complex stakeholder dynamics. A key part of the role is proactively identifying timeline risks and presenting well-formed mitigation paths. You must be comfortable going deep into project details, aligning diverse perspectives, and confidently communicating status and trade-offs to executive leadership.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of program or project management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment. Proven ability to manage web-based application projects through the full lifecycle, with strong planning capabilities, organizational skills, cross-functional collaboration and process optimization. Tactical experience implementing projects using Agile methodologies across distributed teams. Able to quickly grasp complex ideas and resolve conflicts across cross-functional teams (engineers, designers, etc.), fostering collaboration and maintaining project momentum Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, ensuring clear communication, alignment on goals, and regular progress updates to drive successful collaboration.

Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent work experience. 7-10+ years of program or project management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment. Experience working in or alongside software or hardware engineering teams. PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification. Experience with software development metrics - defining, collecting, and analyzing data to drive informed decisions and improve delivery outcomes. Familiarity with tools commonly used in engineering environments (e.g., Wrike, Jira, Confluence, or similar). Experience working within or alongside a PMO structure, with exposure to program governance, reporting cadences, and cross-functional planning.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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