Operations Program Manager (OPM), Singapore

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks an Operations Program Manager to lead product launches and ensure program success. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams to resolve conflicts, drive continuous improvements, and oversee vendor performance. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and supply chain, along with strong communication skills and an ability to travel. An MBA is preferred but not mandatory. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality product delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain or product development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead program readiness reviews for product launches.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ensure successful mass production ramp-up.
• Present updates to cross-functional teams and executives.
• Manage vendor factory performance for improvements.
• Resolve conflicts with internal teams and vendors.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Supply chain knowledge

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

MBA

Job description

Operations Program Manager (OPM), Singapore

Singapore, Singapore Operations and Supply Chain

At Apple, 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 build the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that fuels the innovation that runs through everything we do, from groundbreaking technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.Imagine what you could do here! We have an opening in our Operations Program Management (OPM) team in Asia, based in Singapore.An OPM launches products on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability. You will lead key subsystems across multiple platforms, including product and non-product engagements that enable us to deliver the best experience to our customers.

Description

OPMs are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple’s products. A successful OPM is a leader and facilitator - driven, organized, detail-oriented, and excellent at program and project management. You thrive in ambiguity, communicate with ease at all levels, and are adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts both internally and with vendor partners.We lead within Worldwide Operations and collaborate closely with the core product development team and other cross-functional organizations across Apple.We invite you to join us on this journey and help us leave the world better than we found it!

Responsibilities

• Lead program readiness reviews, ensuring factory readiness from a 4M standpoint and proactively resolving launch risks
• Collaborate with internal teams (technical leads, process, quality, procurement, etc.) and external suppliers to drive pre-launch builds
• Ensure successful mass production ramp-up for key products, meeting schedule, quality, and yield targets
• Present clear and concise updates to cross-functional teams and executives
• Own vendor factory performance and drive continuous improvements in competency and operational robustness
• Manage escalations with internal teams and external vendors, resolving conflicts to ensure program success
• Lead cross-geography, non-product initiatives with significant business impact, partnering with external stakeholders to drive execution and measurable results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain or product development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel up to 40%

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA is a plus
• Experienced in a Program Manager role

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace.