Core Technologies Operations Program Manager

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 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 Core Technologies New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI OPM) launches products on time, with high quality, and maximum customer availability. In Core Technologies, you will lead the key subsystems across all platforms that make iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad great. @@HD@@ Description@@/HD@@ OPMs are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple's products. A successful NPI OPM is a leader and facilitator; is 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. We lead within worldwide Operations and collaborate with the core product development team and other functional organizations within Apple. • Own the Core Technologies operations readiness and successful bring up of critical components for iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac products and other new products. • Be a strong leader and standout colleague, collaborating with design engineering, process, quality, and procurement teams and external suppliers. • Lead program readiness reviews that include overall program status of design/technical development and operations. Drive closure on design/technical and operations issues. • Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality. • Lead operations development builds on-site at suppliers. Responsible for successful mass production ramp up. • Excellent communicator, able to present in weekly meetings with large multi-functional teams and executives. @@HD@@ • Travel 20-25% Preferred Qualifications@@/HD@@ Consumer electronics background is a plus Experience with AI/ML, Machine Learning, LLM, robotic process automation, or quantum computing is preferred. @@HD@@ MBA is a plus Minimum Qualifications@@/HD@@ 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, supply chain or product development @@HD@@ BS or MS degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Pay & Benefits@@/HD@@ At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $133,500 and $246,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.