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Strategic Operations Program Manager - iPad

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$133.5k - $246.2kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Sustaining Operations Program Managers are responsible for ramp readiness, product launch and continuing operations through the end of production for a program. They influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness to achieve low cost, maximum flexibility, and high product quality, while leading cross-functional initiatives.

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 capacity and manage multi-million dollar factory equipment budget
  • Collaborate with Planning, and Materials teams to drive supply according to demand
  • Manage operations-related communications, upward and downward through the organization; advance key issues and present options for resolution to cross-functional executive teams
  • Lead initiatives and projects that improve the Quality, Cost and Delivery of the product

Qualifications

  • 5+ 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 (preferred)
  • Masters of Business Administration or Engineering Management (preferred)
  • 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
  • Strong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Able to define processes and requirements under sometimes ambiguous conditions
  • Uses data to drive decision-making
  • Prioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline

Skills

Required:Program managementCross-functional collaborationData-driven decision makingCapacity planning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • education reimbursement (tuition)
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
  • relocation assistance (possible)
  • employee stock programs and stock purchase plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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