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Strategic Operations Program Manager

Today Austin, TX

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Description

Strategic Operations Program Managers are responsible for ramp readiness, product launch and continuing operations through the 'end of production' of a program(s). You will influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and maximum flexibility while stewarding the superior product quality expected of Apple products. A successful Strategic OPM excels in program/ project management; communicates with ease at all levels; is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts; leads through relationships and influence; and displays grace under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning and executing new product ramps
  • You will drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and OEM teams.
  • Plan capacity and manage multi-million dollar factory equipment budget
  • Collaborate with Planning, and Materials teams to drive supply according to demand
  • Manage operations-related communications, upward and downward through the organization; advancing key issues and present options for resolution to the cross-functional executive teams
  • You will lead initiatives and projects that improve the Quality, Cost and Delivery of the product
  • Travel internationally up to 20-25%

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Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations.
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
  • Masters of Business Administration or Engineering Management
  • Strong program management and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of business processes and product cost drivers.
  • Experience leading operations or related experience
  • Good people management skills / can drive consensus
  • Detail oriented/ analytical
  • Strong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Able to define processes and requirements under sometimes ambiguous conditions
  • Uses data to drive decision-making
  • Prioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX
Job ID: apple-200616465-0157
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-05T19:11:52

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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