Sr. Engineering Program Manager, Apple Cloud Network

Elk Grove, California, United States Software and Services

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Description

Apple’s Network Infrastructure is a critical foundation in delivering Apple’s services (such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, Maps) to billions of customers and its employees. We are looking for a Senior Engineering Program Manager with strong technical acumen, managerial courage & communication abilities to drive cloud network programs. You will use your deep technical knowledge, including effective program/project management skills, to drive various cloud network program schedules and resolve technical issues that enable timely network service delivery to Apple Cloud. Additionally, you will forge strategic relationships with internal & external leadership to influence prioritization, lead issue resolution, communicate status/issues/next steps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Engage with multi-functional EPMs to coordinate, align, and build or support broad programs while managing expectations of various stakeholders.
• Develop program management disciplines in terms of tracking commitments, milestones, unblocking technical issues, and handling priorities.
• Drive a highly focused issue reporting and communication of program risks and status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven skill in presenting to all levels of an organization
• Deep experience in software development project/program management, including experience in end-to-end project delivery, building roadmaps through to operational sustainability
• Strong facilitation skills (requirements sessions, design meetings, progress and status meetings)
• Experience in ongoing process improvement
• Able to assess & mitigate risk, manage change, and work in a very fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MacOS, iPad OS, and iOS
• Proficient in common collaboration and efficiency applications (MacOS, iPad OS, iOS, MS Office, Wrike, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 + years of proven experience in software development project management for Site Reliability Engineering / DevOps / Infrastructure domains
• Exceptional organizational management, project management, and technical savvy
• Experience leading Cloud Infrastructure programs.
• Experience in the networking domain is a big plus
• Experience in prioritizing features and technical roadmaps
• Proficiency and experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects
• Self-motivated and proactive with shown creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to represent at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous end-to-end infrastructure, technical projects, and partner community comprising various engineering teams and their partners

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 $157,700 and $280,600, 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

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