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Operations Program Manager

Apple

Cupertino, CAFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Location
Cupertino, CA
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The Operations Program Manager leads the operational launch of Apple products, guiding cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners from development builds through mass production. The role focuses on delivering products on time and to quality standards, resolving issues, and keeping executives informed. The manager partners with Engineering, Operations, and supply chain teams to address complex challenges and bring products to customers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

High-Volume ManufacturingProcess EngineeringProduct DevelopmentWorkstream ManagementSchedule ManagementQuality ManagementCost ManagementTechnical PresentationProgram PresentationData-Driven Decision-MakingOEM Partner ManagementContract ManufacturingManufacturing ProcessesProduct BuildsCapacity PlanningCapital Equipment BudgetingDesign for ManufacturabilityDesign for TestabilityInitiativeResults-DrivenConflict ResolutionTeam GuidanceClear Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering3+ Years ExperienceMBA

Full job description

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200693038-0836

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Our Operations teams turn those ideas into reality, bringing new products from design to customers around the world. In this role, you will lead the work that gets new products built at scale, on time, and to Apple's quality standards. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and supply chain teams, and with our manufacturing partners, to solve complex challenges and launch products that customers love. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

As an Operations Program Manager (OPM), you will lead the operational launch of Apple products, making sure they are built on time, meet quality standards, and are available to customers. You will guide cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners from development builds through mass production, resolve issues, and keep executives informed. You will bring organization, attention to detail, and clear communication to a fast-moving, changing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

  • 3+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, process engineering, or product development

  • Experience managing multiple work streams at once and delivering against schedule, quality, and cost targets

  • Experience presenting complex technical or program information to cross-functional teams and executives

  • Experience using data to make and communicate decisions

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA

  • Experience managing OEM or contract manufacturing partners

  • Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and product builds

  • Experience in capacity planning and capital equipment budgeting

  • Experience influencing product design for manufacturability and testability

  • Ability to take initiative and drive results

  • Ability to resolve conflict and guide teams to decisions in a changing environment

  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly at all levels of an organization

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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