NPI Materials & Launch Program Manager

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Employee stock programs

Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a strategic Operations Lifecycle Program Manager to oversee NPI material management for engineering development and production builds.

You will partner with Hardware Engineering, Product Design, System Program Management, suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure Clear to Build (CTB) and timely readiness across every development build. The role requires strong program management skills, analytical abilities, and the ability to influence across teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related supply chain and/or operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-time and in-spec material readiness for engineering and operation.
• Closely track component changes and configuration variances at each build.
• Work with procurement, suppliers, finance and contract manufacturers to align demand and supply.
• Run material cost, lead time, liability, spend forecast and actualizations.
• Create purchase orders/requisitions and maintain invoice tracking.
• Present regular material cost and readiness updates to engineering.

Skills

8+ years experience

Supply chain

Operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a strategic Operations Lifecycle Program Manager to oversee NPI material management for engineering development and production builds.

You will partner with Hardware Engineering, Product Design, System Program Management, suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure Clear to Build (CTB) and timely readiness across every development build. The role requires strong program management skills, analytical abilities, and the ability to influence across teams.