AIML - Sr Engineering Program Manager, Siri Platforms
Apple
Operations
Cupertino, CA, USA
Posted on Dec 12, 2024
Summary
Posted:
Role Number:200582962
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. We’re looking for a strong Sr. Engineering Program Manager with a proven track record of building and maintaining complex software platforms, tools and processes that deliver new end-to-end experiences that delight customers. Our team is Siri Platforms where we build the solid foundation on which other teams create delightful user experiences. We are looking for excellent self starters with strong initiative and drive for results.
Description
Drive programs and/or projects that support Siri Platforms including driving feature definition, system architecture, timelines, milestones, risk management, and program execution. This includes collaborating with multiple partner organizations relevant to the project. Communication is critical. Provide clear, timely, concise and objective communication, including regular program status updates, critical issues and mitigations, changes in plans, risks, and asks as needed. Drive (as needed) discussions and break down complex issues into manageable chunks in order to drive engineering, design, and other teams to alignment while maintaining great teamwork and collaboration. Own the program end-to-end - from inception to delivery. Create and manage project timelines and milestones with clear dependencies, critical path and deliverables with a communication strategy. Manage risks, mitigations, and re-plan as needed. Drive on time delivery and deployment with necessary checkpoints and status updates. As a part of execution, also identify issues and drive towards solutions with cross-functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in project or program management leading cross-functional data and software engineering teams delivering consumer facing technology products. The ideal candidate will have personally orchestrated the delivery of multiple significant client/server software products requiring large organizations (10+) to execute.
- Excellent project management skills including project structuring and managing multiple work streams interdependently, with strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills, including conflict resolution, management and influence.
- Solid knowledge of technical system architecture and systems design tradeoffs as well as thorough understanding of testing, build and release processes for complex software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and presentation with the ability to independently draft and present deliverables, recommendations and communication strategies. The candidate should be able to communicate abstract ideas clearly, and independently manage complex project objectives.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in project or program management
- Experience shipping ML powered end user products
- Have personally orchestrated the delivery of multiple significant client/server software products requiring large organizations (20+) to execute
- Strong leadership skills, including coaching and team-building
- Superior group facilitation and interviewing
- Bachelors or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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