Manager, Engineering Project Management, Build Health and Availability Team
About the role
Leader of the Build Health and Availability team within the Build EPM organization. responsible for ensuring build health, internal software availability, and asset delivery (mobile assets and factory assets) across Apple's ecosystem. Focus on developing high-performing teams of Engineering Project Managers and Engineering Program Specialists, driving operational excellence, and scaling health monitoring and asset delivery systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Project Managers and Engineering Program Specialists focused on build health, internal software availability, mobile assets, and factory asset delivery
- Drive strategic planning and continuously improve processes for build health monitoring, internal software deployment availability, and asset delivery optimizationPartner with cross-functional teams to streamline mobile asset delivery processes and factory asset preloading workflows
- Ensure operational excellence through proactive system health monitoring, capacity planning, and performance optimization across all asset types
- Foster innovation in tooling, automation, and process improvements to enhance engineering experience and asset delivery efficiency
- Coordinate complex initiatives involving multiple engineering teams, factory operations, and mobile asset stakeholders
- Develop team capabilities through coaching, performance management, and career development planning
- Lead organizational change management during platform transitions and infrastructure modernization efforts
Qualifications
- BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent
- 5+ years of management experience with demonstrated success leading project management or technical operations teams
- Strong background in software development, build systems, or release engineering
- Proven track record of scaling teams and processes in fast-paced technology environments
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience managing teams involved in build and release engineering or release management
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and project management methodologies
- Unix programming/scripting experience and technical systems knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to develop talent and build inclusive, high-performing teams
- Experience with process improvement and organizational transformation initiatives
- Strong strategic thinking with ability to balance short-term execution with long-term vision
- Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- discounted products and free services
- reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
- discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- relocation
- employee stock programs including discretionary restricted stock units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
About Apple
Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.
Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.
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