Operations Program Manager

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

As an Operations Program Manager (OPM), you will lead the operational launch of Apple products, ensuring they are built on time, meet quality standards, and are available to customers. You will guide cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners from development builds through mass production, resolve issues, and keep executives informed. The role calls for organization, attention to detail, and clear communication in a fast-moving, changing environment.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, supply chain teams, and manufacturing partners to solve complex challenges and launch products at scale, on time, and to Apple's quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, process engineering, or product development.
• Experience managing multiple work streams and delivering against schedule, quality, and cost targets.
• Experience presenting complex technical or program information to cross-functional teams and executives.
• Experience using data to make and communicate decisions.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Experience managing OEM or contract manufacturing partners.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and product builds.
• Experience in capacity planning and capital equipment budgeting.
• Experience influencing product design for manufacturability and testability.
• Ability to take initiative and drive results.
• Ability to resolve conflict and guide teams to decisions in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly at all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational launch of Apple products.
• Guide cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners from development builds through mass production.
• Ensure products are built on time, meet quality standards, and are available to customers.
• Resolve issues and keep executives informed.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, supply chain teams, and manufacturing partners to solve complex challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level