Strategic Operations Program Manager

AECOM; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Strategic Operations Program Manager in Cupertino. This role involves overseeing product launches, ensuring manufacturability, and enhancing quality while managing resources and timelines. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented leaders with strong analytical and cross-functional teamwork skills, having a background in engineering or supply chain.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Reimbursement for educational expenses

Stock options

Discounted products and free services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations.
• Detail oriented with good people management skills.
• Uses data to drive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead OEM operations team in planning and executing new product ramps.
• Drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and OEM teams.
• Manage operations-related communications across the organization.

Skills

Program Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain

Masters in Engineering

Masters in Supply Chain

Masters of Business Administration

Job description

Strategic Operations Program Manager

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Operations and Supply Chain**

**Summary**

Posted: **Jun 06, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200607673**

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 is positioned at the junction of Apple’s product teams, the industries that supply core component technologies, and our manufacturing partners who help ensure that products such as iPad, iPhone and Mac can be restocked just as fast as they fly off the shelves.

**Description**

Strategic Operations Program Managers are responsible for ramp readiness, product launch and continuing operations through the ‘end of production’ of a program(s). You will influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and maximum flexibility while stewarding the superior product quality expected of Apple products.

A successful Strategic OPM excels in program/ project management; communicates with ease at all levels; is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts; leads through relationships and influence; and displays grace under pressure.

- Lead Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning and executing new product ramps
- You will drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and OEM teams. Plan capacity and manage multi-million dollar factory equipment budget
- Collaborate with Planning, and Materials teams to drive supply according to demand
- Manage operations-related communications, upward and downward through the organization; advancing key issues and present options for resolution to the cross-functional executive teams
- You will lead initiatives and projects that improve the Quality, Cost and Delivery of the product
-Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 20-25%

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations.

+ Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

+ Masters of Business Administration or Engineering Management

+ Strong program management and interpersonal skills

+ Knowledge of business processes and product cost drivers.

+ Experience leading operations or related experience

+ Good people management skills / can drive consensus

+ Detail oriented/ analytical

+ Strong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills

+ Able to define processes and requirements under sometimes ambiguous conditions

+ Uses data to drive decision-making

+ Prioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline

**Pay & Benefits**

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 $122,300 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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