Apple

SWE Engineering Program Manager - Strategic Data Solutions

Apple • $138K — $165K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in analytical, quantitative, or technical field (engineering, math, computer science, etc.)
  • 10 years leading large, cross-functional technical or analytical projects
  • Experience in simplifying complex problems and proposing innovative solutions
  • Proven ability to influence change with co-workers and leadership
  • Expert in using data for prioritization and advocacy
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with senior leadership
  • Competent in managing conflicting priorities and delivering sound recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Establish strategy and prioritize engineering work aligning with long-term roadmap vision
  • Communicate strategy and success metrics to technical teams and VPs
  • Lead programs from inception through delivery and monitor ongoing progress
  • Build and maintain relationships across SDS and partner team senior leadership
  • Drive process improvements within engineering workflows
  • Manage key business metrics in partnership with technical teams
  • Diving deep into technical projects to solve complex challenges
  • Mitigate business and technical risks while providing clarity in ambiguity

Benefits

  • Work with a skilled team in a collaborative environment
  • Opportunity to influence roadmaps and contribute to impactful projects
  • Challenging role that fosters personal and professional growth
  • Autonomy in managing projects and decision-making
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and innovations at Apple
  • Engage with a diverse range of teams and disciplines
Full Job Description
Apple's Strategic Data Solutions team is seeking an engineering program manager to support SDS Software Engineering (SWE) group. Do you thrive at the intersection of technical complexity and strategic thinking? Are you energized by partnering with engineers, influencing roadmaps, and driving real impact? This role offers the opportunity to exercise interpersonal, organizational, technical, and analytical skills - owning and driving roadmaps while coordinating the success of programs. Our aim is to coordinate engineering work that supports SDS decisioning across all the lines of business we support. Join our skilled team of program managers, machine learning engineers, software engineers, and domain experts building solutions that protect, optimize and empower Apple. Description • Establish strategy and drive prioritization of engineering work in alignment with long-term roadmap vision, balancing impact, cost, resourcing, timeline, and risk • Communicate strategy, success metrics, and progress to both technical teams and up to VPs • Lead programs from inception through delivery and ongoing monitoring, maintaining alignment across engineering and business stakeholders • Build and maintain relationships across SDS & partner team senior leadership to ensure alignment and drive outcomes • Drive opportunities for process improvements • Manage and propose business-critical metrics in close partnership with technical teams, ensuring operational health and performance • Get into the details on technical projects and critical metrics; dive deep with the team to solve complex challenges • Preempt and mitigate business and technical risks; bring structure and clarity to ambiguous situations with competing priorities • Operate with full autonomy, exercising sound judgment and knowing when to escalate or seek guidance Minimum Qualifications BS in any analytical, quantitative, or technical field (engineering, math, computer science, finance, analytics, statistics, or similar) 10 years of experience structuring and leading large, cross-functional, technical or analytical projects/programs Experience leading business discovery, simplifying problems, extracting key information, and proposing innovative analytic approaches - including in areas outside own core expertise Proven ability to drive change through positive influence of co-workers, leadership, and business partners Ability to learn and provide in-depth evaluations of complex engineering and analytic issues Expert at using data to present, advocate for, and prioritize among solutions Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and develop close relationships across SDS & partner team senior leadership, including engineering teams Skillfully manages conflicting priorities, ensures all perspectives are heard, and delivers sound recommendations despite ambiguity Clear, confident communicator who can adapt between technical detail and VP storytelling Expert at influencing through metrics, vision, and collaborative leadership Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in engineering, data analysis, machine learning, or operations would be beneficial but is not required Experience designing and maintaining engineering management systems - intake workflows, prioritization frameworks, reporting cadences, and operational review structures Experience coordinating across matrixed organizations where the EPM role spans multiple teams Inquisitive mindset with a drive for continued self-improvement and development of new skills

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.

Apple Careers

Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Learn more about Apple
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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