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 Operations Program Manager (OPM) launches products on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability. OPMs are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple's products. A successful OPM 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.

Key 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
• Travel 20-25%

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development
• Bachelor's degree in engineering field

Preferred Qualifications

• Results oriented and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management
• Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience
• Masters degree or MBA are considered 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.