New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager

About the Role

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don't just build products - they craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

The New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI OPM) launches products on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability. NPI's are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple's products. A successful NPI is a leader and facilitator; is dynamic, driven, organized and detail oriented; excels in program/ project management; communicates with ease at all levels; thrives in an ambiguous environment and is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts. Furthermore, we lead within worldwide Operations and collaborate with the core product development team and other functional organizations within Apple.

Responsibilities

• Leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning and executing development builds and new product ramps
• Drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and OEM teams
• Plan capacity and lead factory equipment budget
• Handle component readiness to ensure part availability, quality and cost
• Communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams
• Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality
• Leading all communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams
• Ability to travel up to 20-25%

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Operations or Supply Chain or Product/Program Management
• MS or BS Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leader, self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented, hands-on and results driven
• Solid communication skills and ability to build strong relationship to influence cross functional teams
• Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience
• MBA a plus

Equal Opportunity

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.