Engineering Program Manager, Siri User Experience
Apple Cupertino, California, United States
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
You will lead feature definition, system architecture, and project timelines while managing risks to ensure on-time delivery. You will also facilitate collaboration between engineering, design, and QA teams to deliver integrated Siri experiences.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering and at least 6 years of project management experience in software development. Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments are essential.
Full description
Apple Intelligence has a profound impact on our customers globally, and a new Siri plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall experience. Collaborating closely with our development teams, Siri User Experience drives and influences the user experience for Siri across all devices within the ecosystem. We empower all devices to function seamlessly and efficiently, enabling users to request services effortlessly. Join our team and contribute to the development of Apple Intelligence across the entire Siri ecosystem.
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Program Manager with a proven track record of developing and maintaining complex software platforms, tools, and processes that deliver innovative, end-to-end experiences that cater to customer satisfaction. The Siri User Experience team collaborates with hardware and software partners to deliver groundbreaking Siri experiences across all platforms. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who possess the ability to get results within highly cross-functional teams.
Description
You will drive programs and/or projects, including leading feature definition, system architecture, timelines, milestones, and risk management to ensure an on-time delivery of features. This includes collaborating with multiple partner organizations and various disciplines such as Design, Engineering, and QA to deliver highly integrated experiences. Communication is essential. Providing clear, timely, concise, and objective communication, including regular program status updates, critical issues and mitigations, changes in plans, risks, and requests for action, will be necessary for success. As an EPM on the team, you are in a critical role in bringing together engineering, design, and other teams to ensure that the right discussions and decisions are made to build a great product.
Minimum Qualifications
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. Solid understanding of system architecture, design trade-offs with thorough understanding of testing, build and release processes for complex software. 6+ years of project management in software development, machine learning or related industry experience. Solid understanding of software development practices with the proven ability to navigate ambiguity, distinguish urgent from important and defend tradeoffs. Prior experience and consistent track record leading and shipping multiple complex projects simultaneously. Experience driving and delivering critical project features that involve integration with multiple different teams. Proven ability to create and execute plans in ambiguous settings, identifying priorities and driving what matters. Excellent communication and proven executive presentation skills. Concise, well-structured written communication including status and summary of issues. Articulate and facilitative in meetings, demonstrating the ability to reshape messaging for each audience including at the executive level. Experience working cross functionally at different seniority levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with voice assistant technology. Experience in delivering user-facing software features and driving full-stack development.
