Audio New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI-OPM)
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Job overview
Apple is hiring an Audio New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI-OPM). The Audio NPI Operations Program Manager (NPI-OPM) leads the team within WW Operations, serving as the primary operations interface for product development and other functional organizations. This role ensures successful product launches by meeting cost, quality, schedule, availability, and customer experience goals. The NPI-OPM is responsible for all aspects of project launch, from ramp availability to supply chain optimization.
Key focus areas include Lead ramp availability for all product modules with internal and external teams, Ensure security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, and documentation plans are in place, and Drive responsive supply chains that optimize lowest costs, operational flexibility, and high quality.
Successful candidates bring Manufacturing Experience, BS In Industrial Mechanical Or Related Engineering Field, and Travel Up To 25% Internationally. Important skills include Leading Ramp Availability, Ensuring Security, Ensuring Materials, Ensuring Equipment, Ensuring Fixtures, and Ensuring Staffing. Preferred (not required): Interpersonal Skills, Present To Management, Build Relationships, and Clear Communication.
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Role Number: 200670218-0836
Summary
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
Description
The Audio NPI PM organization role will lead the team within WW Operations and be the primary operations interface to the core product development team and other functional organizations within Apple. As the owner of the product, the NPI PM will ensure the successful launch of products towards meeting its stated cost, quality, schedule, availability and customer experience goals. The NPI PM is responsible for all facets of the project launch which includes:
Leading ramp availability for all product modules with Materials, Quality, Engineering and other internal and external teams.
Ensuring security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, documentation plans are in place at our partners.
Drive responsive supply chains that optimize lowest costs, operational flexibility and high quality.
Assesses, analyzes, consolidates, and communicates risk and status clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolution to the cross-functional executive team trough the new product reviews and other executive forums.
Provides links from the Cupertino Ops & Engineering Teams to the Factory teams from various development builds through new product introduction, including product hand-off to Sustaining Operations Management.
Minimum Qualifications
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3+ years experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development
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BS in Industrial, Mechanical or related engineering field
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Ability to travel internationally up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working with off-shore manufacturers and traveling to manufacturing sites
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management
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Extraordinary ability to build relationships
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Clear, consistent communication
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Use data to drive decisions and be willing to take action
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Enthusiastic and motivated
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High level of detail while running several work-streams
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Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience
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MS preferred
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MBA a plus
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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