NPI Operations Program Manager
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Apple's Operations team ensures that Apple's ground breaking designs become industry-leading products, delivered on time and on spec. This high profile, highly respected organization is positioned at the junction of Apple's product teams, the industries that supply core component technologies, and our manufacturing partners who help ensure that products such as iPad, iPhone and Mac can be restocked just as fast as they fly off the shelves.
Description
The New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI OPM) launches products on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability.
NPI's are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple's products. A successful NPI 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.
Furthermore, we lead within worldwide Operations and collaborate with the core product development team and other functional organizations within Apple. ","responsibilities":"Leading 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 equipment budget.
Handle component 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
Leading all communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Results oriented and attention to detail.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management.
Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience.
Ability to travel domestically/internationally up to 30%.
Masters or MBA are considered a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development.
Bachelors in an engineering discipline.
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Parental Benefits
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