Manager, Technical Project/Program Management - Claris

San Francisco Bay Area Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Join Claris, an Apple company, as a Manager of Technical Project/Program Managers. We are seeking a talented manager to build and lead a high performing team of program managers that support the entire product development lifecycle across various functions including Software Engineering, Product Management, QA, Legal, Customer Success, Design, Finance, and Marketing while fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational effectiveness. Your leadership will be crucial in delivering high-quality software solutions for Claris to the market.

Description

As the Manager of this team, you will hire, lead, coach, inspire and develop a team of Technical Program/Project Managers that are tasked with driving complex projects across our Claris platform, responsible for delivering exciting features while continuing to meet our tight deadlines and high quality levels.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years experience in software engineering project or program management, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle from inception to launch.
3+ years experience in leading and developing high-performing teams of project managers
Proven track record of successfully delivering software products, emphasizing continuous improvement and operational rigor
Extensive expertise in managing processes across the software development lifecycle with a focus on metrics and efficiency.
Solid analytical, problem-solving, consultation and organizational skills.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective communication with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and develop actionable solutions in the GenAI space.
Familiar with SaaS-specific rhythms (monthly releases, continuous deployment pipelines, SLAs)

About this role

Summary

Lead a team of project managers supporting software development and product delivery.

Job title

Manager, Technical Project/Program Management - Claris

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

San Francisco Bay Area; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

software engineeringproject managementleadershipcommunicationmetrics

Preferred skills

genaisaascontinuous deploymentslas

Specializations

software development lifecyclesoftware engineeringproduct managementQALegal
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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