NPO Operations Program Manager

**Role Number:** 200651018-0836

**Summary**

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 there's 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.

**Description**

The New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPO) launches products on
time, with high quality and maximum customer availability.

NPO’s are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple’s products. A successful
NPO is a leader and facilitator; is dynamic, driven, organized and detail oriented; excels in
program/ project management; communicates with ease at all levels; thrives in an
ambiguous environment and is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts.

Furthermore, we lead within worldwide Operations and collaborate with the core product
development team and other functional organizations within Apple.

• Leads Apple and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning
and executing development builds and new product ramps.
• Drives Ramp readiness with Engineering, Operations and OEM teams.
• Communicates requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with
supply chain teams.
• Influences product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in
pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality
• Manages communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising
key issues and options for resolution with executive teams.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 5+ years of experience in Operations or Supply Chain or Product/Program Management

+ MS or BS Degree

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Strong leader, self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented, hands-on and results driven

+ Solid communication skills and ability to build strong relationship to influence cross functional teams

+ Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience

+ Masters or MBA are considered a plus

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .