Manufacturing Design Program Manager (MDPM)

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 Manufacturing Design Program Manager (MDPM) is responsible for managing and guiding development activities of highly skilled process development, operations, and quality teams within Apple's Manufacturing Design group. The MDPM will lead the team to develop processes for building extraordinary products from existing and new ideas based on business needs. The MDPM should possess a blend of business and technical knowledge, allowing for big-picture vision and the ability to dive deep into specific challenges. MDPM team members operate autonomously, demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, and juggle competing priorities with ease. Description The MDPM manages innovation within the manufacturing design team by challenging the technical team to implement new processes while maintaining timely readiness for mass production. The MDPM is relationship focused, engaging with a talented engineering team, the executive leadership team, and an international supply chain. Key responsibilities include: Create process development schedules indicating critical path and key decision milestones Facilitate communication and cross functional alignment within the Manufacturing Design organization and with other Apple teams Drive suppliers, integrate their deliverables and schedules into the overall project Utilize a multi-functional team of engineers to meet overall program objectives Lead meetings and document action items and progress. Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks Hold team members accountable for meeting schedule commitments Drive issue resolution and risk management in order to meet timeline Coordinate weekly exec level presentations, crafting the message and prioritizing the open items Preferred Qualifications Extraordinary leadership abilities Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience with consumer electronics devices (preferred) Experienced working with multi-disciplinary groups, driving schedule and tasks Experience leading team meetings/syncs Ability to lead without authority, foster trust, build credibility An understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes, operations management, and supply chain management. Self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated critical thinking capabilities Experience presenting to executive level management on program status, recommendations, and priorities Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and requests Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of professional experience 2+ years of program management experience with accomplishments in concept to market product development BSME or BSIE, or equivalent. MBA a plus. Ability to travel internationally 25%+