{"title": "Operations Program Manager - Product Operations", "summary": "Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other\u2019s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It\u2019s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you\u2019ll do more than join something \u2014 you\u2019ll add something.", "description": "Operations Program Managers are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple\u2019s products. A successful Operations Program Manager is a leader and facilitator, is driven, organised and detail oriented, excels in program/project management & communicates with ease at all levels. In this role, you will be responsible for operationalizing and scaling new products.\n\nLead Apple's new product introduction efforts during ramp within the operations sphere. Specific goals include team leadership in driving issue resolution, supply chain design, schedule, cost, quality and availability.\n\nEngage with OEM manufacturing partners to develop, ramp, and introduce products. Develop rapport with partners and detailed knowledge of 'how the factory works,' its capabilities and limitations. Engage with vendor partners at all levels to lead issue resolution and operational readiness.\n\nLead matrix team members from across all Operations functions in Asia to develop new product plans and execute on operational scaling. Typical functions include WW Planning, Global Supply Management, Technical Program Management, Quality, Supplier Quality, Test Engineering, Design For Manufacturing.\n\nCommunicate project status updates to various project partners, including team members and executives within Apple. Synthesize a multitude of issues into a clear, concise and focused message. Present with confidence and brevity.\n\nAlways push the leading edge of innovation and excellence in Apple products and program management practices.\n\nSupport coverage for other products in the region. Travel to another location on other products on an as-needed basis to drive issue resolution and/or support build/ramp activities.\n\nRepresent Operations with the Product Design teams. Use production expertise to influence and negotiate for DFX, supply chain, testability, product features.\n\nIdentify, marshall and coordinate resources (Apple Staff, OEM Staff, Contractors, etc) to meet required goals.", "key_qualifications": "", "preferred_qualifications": "10+ years of experience in dealing with high volume manufacturing, in the areas of design, process, commodity cost, factory cost, supply and quality management.\nAbility to think strategically, while driving tactical program execution.\nCurrent knowledge of world class supply chain management practices\nAn Engineering Degree along with an MBA from a premier institute\nApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.", "education_experience": "", "additional_requirements": "", "pay_benefits": "", "company": "apple"}