Operations Program Manager - Accessories

Summary

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 create products — they create the kind of wondera 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.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing, process engineering, or product development Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, MBA is considered a plus Proactive, Results oriented, and high attention to detail while running several work streams Strong interpersonal skills, ability to present complicated information in simple terms across organization Use data driven decisions and be willing to take action

Preferred Qualifications

Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience

Description

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 OPM 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.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 Capital Equipment budgeting Handle module 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 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 Lead program readiness reviews that include overall program status of design/technical development and operations. Drive closure on design/technical and operations issues Lead operations development builds on-site at suppliers. Responsible for successful mass production ramp up Excellent communicator, able to present in weekly meetings with large multi-functional teams and executives