New Product Introduction Program Manager

Title: Program Manager III

Location: Cupertino, CA 95014 (Hybird)

Duration: 6 months

PR: $98.07/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and dynamic New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI - OPM) to lead our team in successfully launching Beats products with precision timing, superior product quality, and maximum customer availability.

As an integral part of our fast-paced development and launch process, the NPI - OPM will play a pivotal role in facilitating actions and driving excellence in program/project management. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses exceptional organizational skills, and is relentlessly detail-oriented. They will be a skilled communicator at all levels, and their ability to resolve conflicts and motivate teams will be key to their success.

The NPI - OPM will be the essential link between the core product development team and various functional units within Apple, including engineering, product design, marketing, planning, materials, and Global Supply Managers. Their overarching mission is to ensure a successful product launch, meeting all schedule, availability, and customer experience goals.

Key Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail while managing complex projects.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30-35% of the time. (This is TBD and would be to Los Angeles, CA if needed)
• Proven track record of being results- and action-oriented, driving projects to successful completion.
• Experience working with engineering teams and managing OEM communication will be considered a significant advantage.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with an innate ability to lead several work streams effectively.
• Demonstrated clear and consistent communication skills.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/operations or engineering-related environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to confidently present to management.

Description

As the NPI - OPM, you will be leading our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team, planning and executing development builds and new product ramps. Collaborating closely with internal and external teams in the US and Asia, you will be responsible for effectively managing schedules, capacity, material availability, quality issues, and product updates.

You will also be instrumental in ensuring component readiness, guaranteeing part availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. By effectively communicating requirements and schedules, you will facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams, thus enhancing product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness while ensuring cost efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards.

Additionally, you will be the primary point of contact for all communications within the organization, conveying key issues and presenting resolution options to executive teams.

Education

BS degree in Engineering, MBA preferred