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Description:

Sustaining Operations Program Managers are responsible for ramp readiness, product launch and continuing operations through the 'end of production' of a program(s). You will influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and maximum flexibility while stewarding the outstanding product quality expected of Apple products. A successful OPM excels in program/ project management; communicates with ease at all levels; is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts; leads through relationships and influence; and displays grace under pressure.

• Lead Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning and executing new product ramps

• You will drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and OEM teams. Plan capacity and manage multi-million dollar factory equipment budget

• Collaborate with Planning, and Materials teams to drive supply according to demand

• Manage operations-related communications, upward and downward through the organization; advancing key issues and present options for resolution to the cross-functional executive teams

• You will lead initiatives and projects that improve the Quality, Cost and Delivery of the product

Preferred Qualifications:

Broad operational background

Self-starter with experience leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning and executing new product ramps

Strong program management and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of business processes and product cost drivers.

Good people leadership skills / can drive consensus

Detail oriented/ analytical

Strong cross-functional collaboration and interpersonal skills

Able to define processes and requirements under sometimes ambiguous conditions

Uses data to drive decision-making

Prioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline

International travel required - 25%

MBA is considered a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years experience in Operations management

Bachelors Degree

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