Audio New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI-OPM)

The Audio NPI PM organization role will lead the team within WW Operations and be the primary operations interface to the core product development team and other functional organizations within Apple. As the owner of the product, the NPI PM will ensure the successful launch of products towards meeting its stated cost, quality, schedule, availability and customer experience goals.
The NPI PM is responsible for all facets of the project launch which includes:
- Leading ramp availability for all product modules with Materials, Quality, Engineering and other internal and external teams.
- Ensuring security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, documentation plans are in place at our partners.
- Drive responsive supply chains that optimize lowest costs, operational flexibility and high quality.
- Assesses, analyzes, consolidates, and communicates risk and status clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolution to the cross-functional executive team trough the new product reviews and other executive forums.
- Provides links from the Cupertino Ops & Engineering Teams to the Factory teams from various development builds through new product introduction, including product hand-off to Sustaining Operations Management.

3+ years experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development
BS in Industrial, Mechanical or related engineering field
Ability to travel internationally up to 25%

Experience working with off-shore manufacturers and traveling to manufacturing sites
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management
Extraordinary ability to build relationships
Clear, consistent communication
Use data to drive decisions and be willing to take action
Enthusiastic and motivated
High level of detail while running several work-streams
Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience
MS preferred
MBA a plus

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