Ecosystem Platforms and Partnerships - System EPM

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations come together, committed to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us believes we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation running through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something. You'll add something. Ecosystem Products and Partnerships is the organization responsible for developing, scaling, and delivering the hardware products, accessories, and partner-integrated devices (including Home, Beats, and 2PP) that expand and enrich the core product ecosystem.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or a related field. Track record of running technical programs and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Fluency in English and Mandarin, with excellent presentation and written communication skills. Ability to travel extensively (up to 50%) within China and Vietnam.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with NPI process, be good at x-functional collaboration and risk management. Relevant experience in introducing products into manufacturing or high volume production is a plus. International experiences, knowledge of Chinese local ODM/OEM Eco-System. Excellent project management skills with experience working in a matrix organization. Demonstrated leadership in driving solutions to challenges. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Description

Apple is looking for a self-driven, passionate APAC Engineering Program Manager to lead NPI projects, focusing primarily on Home and Beats accessories with potential opportunities in 3rd-party joint design. Ideally, you are an excellent communicator in both Mandarin and English who can quickly grasp and resolve complex issues, and collaborate effectively across departments and management levels within Apple and its partners. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and solve problems creatively is a must.

Responsibilities

Work with contract manufacturer (CM) to manage daily build plan according to NPI milestone, defining day by day activities to track overall readiness. Closely work with upstream vendors to capture x-functional team’s design updates. Make sure material arrive at FATP on time and incorporate into build plan. Closely monitor equipment / fixture buy off status w/ x-functional team including quality inspection, assembly and testing. Create & maintain the build matrix to reflect latest request from x-functional teams & DOEs arrangement, with clear traceability of deviation if any, including material, assembly and testing. Host daily build open / close meeting, aligning on build recipe, test rule, I/O, major issues FA progress etc. to ensure on time and on quality build deliverables. Consolidate x-functional team’s allocation and data collection request for units routing management. Quotation review, budget / PR request and approval.