NPI Operations Program Manager - Watch at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, Program Management, Leadership, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Technical Readiness, Manufacturability, Testability, Budget Management, Detail Oriented, Proactive, Results Driven, OEM Management, Collaboration

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

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. DESCRIPTION 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. 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 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. Ability to travel up to 20-25%. Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience. MBA a plus

Responsibilities

The NPI Operations Program Manager leads the launch of products on time and ensures high quality and maximum customer availability. They collaborate with various teams to drive ramp readiness and manage component availability.