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NPO Operations Program Manager

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$133.5k - $246.2kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

The New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPO) launches products on time with high quality and maximum customer availability. Leads cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, OEM) to plan, execute development builds and ramps, drive readiness, manage communications up to executive levels, and influence manufacturability, cost, and supply chain responsiveness throughout the product launch process.

Responsibilities

  • Leads Apple and OEM operations teams 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.
  • Establishes strong network with Engineering and Operations teams; leverages network to drive convergence between development schedule, module ramp requirements, and new product launch.
  • Drives PRQ readiness with Engineering, Operations and OEM teams, planning build requirements, tracking material availability, and overseeing build execution.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Operations or Supply Chain or Product/Program Management
  • MS or BS Degree
  • Strong leader, self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented, hands-on and results driven
  • Solid communication skills and ability to build strong relationships to influence cross functional teams
  • Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience
  • Masters or MBA are considered a plus

Skills

Required:Program managementStakeholder managementOEM management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
  • Apple shareholder programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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