New Product Technology Project Manager

Apple•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Apple's Hardware Technology Engineering Program Management Team is looking for a resourceful Engineering New Product Technology Project Manager (NPT PM) to drive NPI build management/planning and material readiness for key technologies. Responsibilities will encompass build matrix management, materials forecast and planning, CTB (Clear to Build) analysis and reporting, logistic readiness, budget, procurement, and configuration management activities. Preferred candidate is a strategic problem solver who enjoys collaborating with cross- functional teams to communicate changes, analyze risks, and implement complex mitigation strategies in support of engineering development builds. In this role you will drive NPI build planning activities, which can include handling build matrices for lower-level components/assemblies, building strategic partnerships with internal and external partners, developing risk mitigation plan, and executing issue resolution. You will also run material forecasting and planning with key module and component vendors. Partner with program managers, global commodity managers and finance team to create and handle development budgets and procurement activities. Drive CTB process and communicate changes to ensure clear visibility on materials lead-time, logistic readiness, and shipping plan that can meet the development builds. Work closely with engineering design teams to create, structure and release BOMs, including part numbers, engineering change orders, and related technical drawings and documents. Work on multiple projects simultaneously and handle contending priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3+ years of relevant experience
Experience in supply chain program management to include; build management/planning, material clear to build, and supplier management
Configuration management and Bill of Material (BOM) experience
Proficient in Excel or Numbers
Capable of learning new software applications quickly
Effective reciprocal communication skills (written and verbal)
Strategic critical thinking and problem-solving skill capabilities
Strong work ethic with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask effectively

Responsibilities

Drive NPI build planning activities
Handle build matrices for lower-level components/assemblies
Build strategic partnerships with internal and external partners
Develop risk mitigation plans
Execute issue resolution
Run material forecasting and planning with key module and component vendors
Partner with program managers, global commodity managers and finance team to create and handle development budgets and procurement activities
Drive CTB process and communicate changes to ensure clear visibility on materials lead-time, logistic readiness, and shipping plan that can meet the development builds
Work closely with engineering design teams to create, structure and release BOMs, including part numbers, engineering change orders, and related technical drawings and documents
Work on multiple projects simultaneously and handle contending priorities