Operations Program Manager, Modules

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. The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create 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. The Modules NPI PM 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 products towards meeting its stated cost, quality, schedule, availability and customer experience goals.Leads ramp availability and sustaining operations for input all product modules with Materials, Quality, Engineering and other internal and external teams. Ensures security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, documentation plans are in place at our partners. Drives 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 through the new product reviews and other executive forums. Provides links from the Operations & Engineering Teams to the Factory teams from various development builds through new product introduction and sustaining. including product hand-off to Sustaining Operations Management. Ability to travel internationally up to 20-25%3+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development. Bachelors in Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.Experience working with off-shore manufacturers and traveling to manufacturing sites Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management Extraordinary ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional teams Clear, consistent communication Enthusiastic and self-motivated Excellent program management skills Use data to drive decisions and be willing to take action Proactive and high level of detail while running several work-streams Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience Masters or MBA are considered a plus