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 build products - they craft 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. Strategic Operations Program Managers are responsible for ramp readiness, product launch and continuing operations through the 'end of production' of programs. You will influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and maximum flexibility while stewarding the superior product quality expected of Apple products.
A successful Strategic 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.
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 and manage capacity, including ownership of a multi-million dollar factory equipment budget; leverage data-driven forecasting and scenario modeling to optimize decisions Collaborate closely with Planning and Materials teams to align supply with demand signals, using quantitative analysis to anticipate constraints and resolve gaps proactively Manage operations communications across all levels of the organization - escalating key issues with structured problem framing and presenting data-backed options for resolution to cross-functional executive teams Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on Quality, Cost reduction, and Supply Chain resilience, to drive measurable outcomes Build analytical frameworks and tools that improve decision-making speed and accuracy across the operations organization Travel internationally up to 10-15% to support OEM partners and factory operations10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations. Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fieldMasters in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field a plus Masters of Business Administration or Engineering Management a plus 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 skills for complete project ownership Strong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills Able to define processes and requirements under ambiguous conditions Uses data to drive decision-making Prioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline while still supporting project goals
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.
There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.