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Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Retirement benefits

Product discounts

Education reimbursement

Bonuses/relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced NPI Operations Manager to lead cross-functional programs from concept to mass production. You will influence manufacturability, drive schedule adherence, and ensure supply chain responsiveness while maintaining quality.

The role requires 5+ years in NPI/OPs or related fields, a technical mindset, and willingness to travel up to 20%. Base pay ranges reflect the opportunity to grow within Apple’s operations organization.

Qualifications

• Results driven and detail oriented project / program leadership experience.
• 5+ years experience in NPI Operations Management, Supply Chain or Product/Program Management.
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Drive solutions across multiple cross-functional teams and through the supply chain, exercising sound judgment and influencing without direct authority
• Budget pre-Mass Production builds and requirements.
• Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality.
• Lead all communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams

Skills

NPI Operations

Supply Chain

Project Leadership

Product/Program Management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new 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 craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.Apple’s Operations team ensures that Apple’s ground breaking designs become industry-leading products, delivered on time and on spec. This high profile, highly respected organization ensures the launch of products at volume on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability.

Description

OPMs are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple’s products. A successful NPI is a leader and facilitator; is 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive solutions across multiple cross-functional teams and through the supply chain, exercising sound judgment and influencing without direct authority
• Budget pre-Mass Production builds and requirements.
• Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality.
• Lead all communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Results driven and detail oriented project / program leadership experience
• 5+ years experience in NPI Operations Management, Supply Chain or Product/Program Management.
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical expertise combined with in-factory experience a plus
• Engineering or technical degree preferred. MBA a plus.

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 $133,500 and $246,200, 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
• For formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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