Engineering Program Manager, Podcasts, Apple Services Engineering

This role is for a Senior Engineering Program Manager who can partner with stakeholder and engineering teams to deliver innovative features that shape the future of Apple Podcasts.

We're seeking a hands-on EPM who thrives in ambiguity and drives complex, customer-facing products to launch under tight timelines. You'll be deeply involved in requirements analysis, technical design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration—owning outcomes, not just tasks.

You have:

• Strong program management fundamentals with a track record of shipping at scale
• Excitement about AI/ML technology and its potential to transform user experiences
• Personal accountability and stake in product success
• Ability to bring clarity to complexity and build strong cross-functional relationships
• Deep judgment, technical curiosity, and relentless focus on delivery
• Passion for creating products used by millions

This role requires someone who communicates with clarity, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and is committed to continuous improvement—for yourself and your team.

Shape the future of podcasting – Drive end-to-end delivery of innovative features, including cutting-edge AI capabilities, that will redefine how millions discover and enjoy podcasts on Apple Podcasts
Own what matters – Lead strategic planning and execution of multiple concurrent initiatives, from defining scope and requirements to managing timelines and coordinating resources across client, server, ML, analytics, and tooling teams
Be the connective tissue – Build strong partnerships across Engineering, Product, Design, Data Science, QA, Legal, Privacy, Business, and Operations to shape product roadmaps and drive seamless feature delivery
Think strategically, execute flawlessly – Lead yearly and quarterly roadmap planning for the Podcasts Tooling team while maintaining laser focus on day-to-day execution, ensuring every feature ships with quality and impact
Define the product – Craft business, functional, and operational requirements for the features you drive, often writing them yourself to ensure clarity and alignment
Drive continuous innovation – Champion process improvements and operational excellence within Apple Services Engineering Media Apps, making the team more effective with each release
Communicate with impact – Keep stakeholders at all levels informed with clear program updates, proactive risk identification, and thoughtful mitigation strategies

6+ years of technical program management experience delivering software products from inception to launch
Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects across the full software development lifecycle
Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage deeply in architectural and design discussions
Experience working with distributed teams across multiple time zones
BA/BS in technical field or equivalent industry experience.

Experience shipping machine learning or generative AI features to customers at scale
Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous challenges and drive actionable solutions
Outstanding communication and presentation abilities—written and verbal—that resonate with audiences from engineers to executives
Proven success delivering complex, customer-facing products under aggressive timelines in fast-paced environments
Experience launching global products through effective collaboration across Product, Engineering, Analytics, Design, Operations, and QA teams
Superior organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities gracefully
Natural relationship builder who influences without authority and earns trust across all levels
Self-motivated, proactive, and deeply accountable—you take ownership and follow through
Strong facilitation skills for requirements gathering, design reviews, stakeholder alignment, and executive reporting
Passion for podcasts
MBA or equivalent advanced degree

The Apple Services Engineering team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, & Fitness+. And they do it on a massive scale, meeting Apple’s high expectations with high performance to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries.

This role is for a Senior Engineering Program Manager who will work on Apple Podcasts, which has a track record of delivering innovative and AI-powered features. The role will be responsible for shipping features that will be used by both Apple Podcasts customers and podcast creators.

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 $172,100 and $305,600, 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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