Operations Program Manager - Display

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 128,400 - 236,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cupertino is looking for an Operations Program Manager to oversee product launches with a focus on quality and customer availability. The role demands experience in manufacturing or engineering, excellent project management skills, and the ability to facilitate communication across teams. Compensation ranges from $128,400 to $236,700, with various employee benefits, including stock options and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development.
• Experience with AI/ML, Machine Learning, or robotic process automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead OEM operations team in planning and executing development builds.
• Drive ramp readiness with engineering and operations teams.
• Plan capacity and lead factory equipment budget.
• Communicate requirements and schedules to supply chain teams.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Technical expertise

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Description

The Operations Program Manager (OPM) launches products on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability. OPMs are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple’s products. A successful NPI is a leader and facilitator; 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 to pursue 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.
• Travel 20-25%.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Results oriented and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management.
• Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience.
• Experience with AI/ML, Machine Learning, LLM, robotic process automation, or quantum computing is preferred.
• Masters degree or MBA are considered a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay for this role ranges between $128,400 and $236,700, determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees may become shareholders through discretionary employee stock programs, purchase stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, tuition reimbursement for formal education, discretionary bonuses or commission payments, and relocation support.

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