NPO Operations Program Manager - iPad & Accessories

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking an NPO Operations Program Manager for iPad & Accessories to lead cross-functional planning and ramp readiness across engineering, supply chain, and OEM partners. This role focuses on delivering on-time launches with high quality and strong operational alignment.

The position requires 5+ years in operations, supply chain, or product/program management, and a MS/BS degree (MBA a plus). Occasional travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Product/Program Management.
• MS or BS Degree.
• Masters or MBA are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads Apple and OEM operations teams in planning and executing development builds and new product ramps.
• Drives ramp readiness with Engineering, Operations and OEM teams.
• Communicates requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams.
• Influences manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness while balancing cost and quality.
• Manages communications up and down the organization; raises issues and options for executive resolution.
• Travel up to 20%.

Skills

Strong leader

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or BS Degree

MBA preferred

Job description

NPO Operations Program Manager - iPad & Accessories

Austin, Texas, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becomingextraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passionand 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'srevolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas thatinspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology toindustry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better thanwe found it.

Description

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

Responsibilities

• Leads Apple and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning
• and executing development builds and new product ramps.
• Drives Ramp readiness with Engineering, Operations and OEM teams.
• Communicates requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams.
• Influences product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality
• Manages communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ 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
• Masters or MBA are considered a plus

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