Engineering Program Manager - Software

Austin,Texas,United States

Hardware

In the Satellite Connectivity Group, you will work on the satellite network that enables connectivity to iPhone when off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Every day, Apple customers use Emergency SOS via satellite to access emergency assistance when they are in need of help and have no other means to communicate. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape this and other critical services, to the benefit and safety of millions of Apple device users. Our team is looking for a motivated Engineering Program Manager with a specialty in software programs to collaborate with internal and external partners to realize, maintain, and operate the software services that make a satellite system work. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to and influence both client-side and server-side applications for these critical services. This role will work with both client-side and server-side development teams to ensure development targets are met and integration objectives between the two meet schedule and performance targets. This role will also play a key role in ensuring these services meet their functional requirements, but are deployed, operated, and maintained in a highly observable and resilient manner. Come join us!

**Key Qualifications**

Experience with client-side (e.g. on-device) software development programs. Familiarity with FPGA development efforts is a positive.

Experience with the design, development, and deployment of server-side systems enabling services with defined service performance standards (e.g. SLAs and SLOs).

Demonstrated technical program management skills in environments that include internal and contracted development teams.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to adapt communication style as required for different audiences.

A curious mind that thrives in collaborative, fast moving, and ambiguous environments.

**Description**

- Work with internal and external development teams to define technical objectives and development goals, then manage and track development schedules to realize these goals. - Interface and collaborate with cross-functional/organizational partners to drive technical alignment, schedule alignment, and issue resolution. - Clearly communicate status, issues, and priorities to the project team and other stakeholders, including executive management. - Foster and drive an environment of constant improvement across project teams.

**Education & Experience**

5 years of software technical program management experience Prior experience as a people manager BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent required

**Additional Requirements**

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