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Are you a natural leader and facilitator? New Product Operations is pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apples products. We are a team of driven, organized and detail-oriented individuals who excel in program management. A successful NPO Manager communicates with ease at all levels; thrives in an ambiguous environment; is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts; leads through relationships and influence; and displays grace under fire!
We lead the team within Worldwide Operations and are the primary operations interface to the core product development team and module engineering team within Apple. As the owner of the program, either through direct involvement and/or influence, you will ensure the successful launch of the product towards meeting its stated Cost, Quality, Schedule, Availability and Customer Experience goals
Plan and execute all development builds and rapid ramps of new products. Coordinate various Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing Process & Quality engineering and CMs by ensuring security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, documentation plans are in place for NPI builds and ramp readiness activities at the OEM site(s).
Drive systematic phase gate approach to NPI development, program management and ramp readiness activities that include materials, equipment, fixtures, training, documentation and supply chain plans.
Drive detailed schedule for key NPI equipment buy-off and validation. Constantly assess risk and ability to "look around the corner" are key to being successful. Ability to prioritize program critical activities, organized approach to simplifying complex data along with exec presentation & communication skills are a must. Ability to drive process & quality improvements to drive yield, equipment UPH & Downtime improvement activities.
Travel to Asia required - 25%
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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.