Operations Program Manager - Accessories

About the job

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 create products — they create the kind of wondera 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.

Operations Program Manager (OPM) launches products on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability. OPMs are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple’s products. A successful OPM 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Operations team in planning and executing development builds and new product ramps
• Drive ramp readiness with Engineering, Operations and OEM teams
• Plan Capacity and lead factory Capital Equipment budgeting
• Handle module readiness to ensure part availability, quality and cost
• Communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams
• 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
• Lead program readiness reviews that include overall program status of design/technical development and operations. Drive closure on design/technical and operations issues
• Lead operations development builds on-site at suppliers. Responsible for successful mass production ramp up
• Excellent communicator, able to present in weekly meetings with large multi-functional teams and executives

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing, process engineering, or product development
• Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, MBA is considered a plus
• Proactive, Results oriented, and high attention to detail while running several work streams
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to present complicated information in simple terms across organization
• Use data driven decisions and be willing to take action

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience

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 $201,600, 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

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EEO Statement

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

Accessibility

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.