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Operations Program Manager - Home

Yesterday• Cupertino, CA

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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 ensures the launch of products at volume on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability.

Description

OPMs 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:

Drive solutions across multiple cross-functional teams and through the supply chain, exercising sound judgment and influencing without direct authority

Budget pre-Mass Production builds and requirements.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Technical expertise combined with in-factory experience a plus

Engineering or technical degree preferred. MBA a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Results driven and detail oriented project / program leadership experience

5+ years experience in NPI Operations Management, Supply Chain or Product/Program Management.

5+ Project/Program Management experience

Ability to travel up to 20%

Bachelor's Degree

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $133,500 and $246,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200685506-0836
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-10-12T20:10:12

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