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Core Technologies Operations Program Manager

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$133.5k - $246.2kPosted 3w ago

About the role

Core Technologies New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI OPM) launches products on time, with high quality, and maximum customer availability. Leads key subsystems across all platforms to make iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad great. Drives program readiness, collaborates across design engineering, process, quality, procurement, and external suppliers, and leads mass production ramp-up.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Travel 20-25%

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, supply chain or product development
  • BS or MS degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • Consumer electronics background is a plus
  • Experience with AI/ML, Machine Learning, LLM, robotic process automation, or quantum computing is preferred.
  • MBA is a plus

Skills

Required:Program managementcross-functional collaborationcommunication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Range of discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement for advancing career — including tuition
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments may be available
  • Relocation assistance
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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