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Description

As an Operations Product Development (OPD) Product Manager you will engage with the Apple Engineering, Product Design, Operations, Procurement, Marketing, and Planning teams to shape product and roadmap definition as an advocate for cost & supply chain, while enabling feature-rich, best-in-class hardware products.

In this role you will help guide the Operations/Procurement teams to influence upcoming product features & roadmaps, identify and address gaps to success, and serve as a "one stop shop" to advise the broader organization on all things cost and supply chain.

This position requires very strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to effectively influence peers and management, as well as a solid understanding of consumer electronics architecture, supply chains, and manufacturing cost structures. Ideal candidates will have a natural curiosity about how things work and why.","responsibilities":"Understand key consumer electronic technologies to be able to identify cost trade-offs that challenge design, feature, and supply chain constraints

Perform detailed cost modeling and identify/develop opportunities for both material and non-material line items

Manage product cost to achieve pricing and margin targets; set individual cost targets for each component/module

Assist Procurement in deriving accurate closest to the pin should costs

Support product integration & feasibility scenarios, ROI analyses, supply chain optimization investigations, environmental implication assessments, etc.

Develop the Supplier Plan of Record for each new product, focusing on strategic supply chain initiatives, and get buy-in from cross-functional stakeholders

Hold regular executive forums to review/discuss trending cost vs targets and drive opportunities for cost & design optimization

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills

Self-starter with strong sense of ownership

Ability to resolve ambiguity through a creative yet data-centric approach to program management/decision making

Strong analytical skills and ability to maintain attention to detail within big picture thinking

Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of relevant experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain or related area

BS/BA in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field

Demonstrated a detailed understanding of product cost management across hardware components and assemblies

Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and influence decisions at all levels of the organization

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.

About Apple

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Industry: Technology

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