Audio New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI-OPM)

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

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.

The Audio NPI PM organization role will lead the team within WW Operations and
be the primary operations interface to the core product development team and
other functional organizations within Apple. As the owner of the product, the
NPI PM will ensure the successful launch of products towards meeting its stated
cost, quality, schedule, availability and customer experience goals. The NPI PM
is responsible for all facets of the project launch which includes: Leading ramp
availability for all product modules with Materials, Quality, Engineering and
other internal and external teams. Ensuring security, materials, equipment,
fixtures, staffing, training, documentation plans are in place at our partners.
Drive responsive supply chains that optimize lowest costs, operational
flexibility and high quality. Assesses, analyzes, consolidates, and communicates
risk and status clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and
presenting options for resolution to the cross-functional executive team trough
the new product reviews and other executive forums. Provides links from the
Cupertino Ops & Engineering Teams to the Factory teams from various development
builds through new product introduction, including product hand-off to
Sustaining Operations Management.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development
• BS in Industrial, Mechanical or related engineering field

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with off-shore manufacturers and traveling to manufacturing sites
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management
• Extraordinary ability to build relationships
• Clear, consistent communication
• Use data to drive decisions and be willing to take action
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• High level of detail while running several work-streams
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%
• Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience
• MS preferred
• MBA a plus

Responsibilities

• Leading ramp availability for all product modules with Materials, Quality, Engineering and other internal and external teams.
• Ensuring security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, documentation plans are in place at our partners.
• Drive responsive supply chains that optimize lowest costs, operational flexibility and high quality.
• Assesses, analyzes, consolidates, and communicates risk and status clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolution to the cross-functional executive team trough the new product reviews and other executive forums.
• Provides links from the Cupertino Ops & Engineering Teams to the Factory teams from various development builds through new product introduction, including product hand-off to Sustaining Operations Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees