Operations Program Manager

A globally leading consumer device company headquartered in Cupertino, CA is seeking a highly capable and dynamic New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI - OPM) to lead the team in successfully launching products with precision timing, superior product quality, and maximum customer availability.

As an integral part of fast-paced development and launch process, the NPI - OPM will play a pivotal role in facilitating actions and driving excellence in program/project management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leading 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.

• Ensuring component readiness, guaranteeing part availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

• Effectively communicating requirements and schedules, facilitating technical readiness with supply chain teams, thus enhancing product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness while ensuring cost-efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards.

• Be the primary point of contact for all communications within the organization, conveying key issues and presenting resolution options to executive teams.

Key Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing/operations or engineering-related environment.

• Experience working with engineering teams and managing OEM communication will be considered a significant advantage.

• Demonstrated clear and consistent communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to confidently present to management.

• Proven track record of being results- and action-oriented, driving projects to successful completion.

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with an innate ability to lead several work streams effectively.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail while managing complex projects.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30-35% of the time.

• BS degree in Engineering, MBA preferred

Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months with extension

Work Location: Cupertino, CA or Los Angeles, CA (hybrid)

Pay range: $70.00 - $85.00 ph (DOE)