Operations Program Manager- Audio

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an NPI PM to oversee product launches within its Operations and Supply Chain team. This role is critical in ensuring products meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements. Candidates must have significant experience in manufacturing and engineering, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development.
• Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead team within WW Operations as NPI PM managing product launch.
• Optimize supply chains ensuring materials and resources are in place.
• Communicate project risks and status clearly to management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Relationship building

Data-driven decision making

Education

BS in industrial, mechanical or related engineering field

Tools

MS

Job description

Sunnyvale, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Description

The Audio NPI PM organization role will lead the team within WW Operations and be the primary operations interface to the core product development team and other functional organizations within Apple.As the owner of the product, the NPI PM will ensure the successful launch products towards meeting it’s stated cost, quality, schedule, availability and customer experience goals.The NPI PM is responsible for all facets of the project launch which includes:Leading ramp availability for all product modules with Materials, Quality, Engineering and other internal and external teams.Ensuring security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, documentation plans are in place at our partners.Drives responsive supply chains that optimize lowest costs, operational flexibility and high quality.Assesses, analyzes, consolidates, and communicates risk and status clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolution to the cross-functional executive team through the new product reviews and other executive forums.Provides links from the Cupertino Ops & Engineering Teams to the Factory teams from various development builds through new product introduction, including product hand-off to Sustaining Operations Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development
• BS in industrial, mechanical or related engineering field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with off-shore manufacturers and traveling to manufacturing sites
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management
• Extraordinary ability to build relationships
• Clear, consistent communication
• Use data to drive decisions and be willing to take action
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• High level of detail while running several work-streams
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%
• Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience
• MS preferred

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $151,200 and $227,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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