Strategic Operations Program Manager - iPad

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Apple’s Operations team ensures that Apple’s ground breaking designs become industry-leading products, delivered on time and on spec. This high profile, highly respected organization is positioned at the junction of Apple’s product teams, the industries that supply core component technologies, and our manufacturing partners who help ensure that products such as iPad, iPhone and Mac can be restocked just as fast as they fly off the shelves.

Description

Sustaining 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 outstanding product quality expected of Apple products.

A successful 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
• Up to 30% of international travel required

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ 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
• 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.

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