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Sr. Strategic Operations Program Manager, iPhone

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$163.5k - $293.9kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Strategic Operations Program Managers oversee ramp readiness, product launches, and ongoing operations through end of production, influencing manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness to optimize cost, flexibility, and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning and executing new product ramps
  • Drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and OEM teams
  • Plan and manage capacity, including ownership of a multi-million dollar factory equipment budget; leverage data-driven forecasting and scenario modeling to optimize decisions
  • Collaborate closely with Planning and Materials teams to align supply with demand signals, using quantitative analysis to anticipate constraints and resolve gaps proactively
  • Manage operations communications across all levels of the organization — escalating key issues with structured problem framing and presenting data-backed options for resolution to cross-functional executive teams
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on Quality, Cost reduction, and Supply Chain resilience, to drive measurable outcomes
  • Build analytical frameworks and tools that improve decision-making speed and accuracy across the operations organization
  • Travel internationally up to 10–15% to support OEM partners and factory operations

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
  • Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field a plus
  • Masters of Business Administration or Engineering Management a plus
  • Direct management experience is a plus
  • Strong program management and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of business processes and product cost drivers
  • Experience leading operations or related experience
  • Good people management skills / can drive consensus
  • Detail oriented/ analytical skills for complete project ownership
  • Strong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Able to define processes and requirements under ambiguous conditions
  • Uses data to drive decision-making
  • Prioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline while still supporting project goals

Skills

Required:Program managementCross-functional collaborationData-driven decision making

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments may apply
  • relocation assistance possibly available
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through discretionary employee stock programs (RSU eligibility)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan discounts
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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