Audio New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI-OPM)

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 theres no telling what you could accomplish. nnThe people here at Apple dont just build products they craft the kind of wonder thats revolutionized entire industries. Its 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.n

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. nThe NPI PM is responsible for all facets of the project launch which includes: n- Leading ramp availability for all product modules with Materials Quality Engineering and other internal and external teams. n- Ensuring security materials equipment fixtures staffing training documentation plans are in place at our partners. n- Drive responsive supply chains that optimize lowest costs operational flexibility and high quality. n- 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. n- Provides links from the Cupertino Ops u0026 Engineering Teams to the Factory teams from various development builds through new product introduction including product hand-off to Sustaining Operations Management.

3 years experience in manufacturing process engineering or product developmentnBS in Industrial Mechanical or related engineering fieldnAbility to travel internationally up to 25%

Experience working with off-shore manufacturers and traveling to manufacturing sitesnStrong interpersonal skills and ability to present to managementnExtraordinary ability to build relationshipsnClear consistent communicationnUse data to drive decisions and be willing to take actionnEnthusiastic and motivatednHigh level of detail while running several work-streamsnTechnical expertise and prior OEM management experiencenMS preferrednMBA a plus