Strategic Operations Program Manager

Strategic Operations Program Manager

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Description

Strategic Operations Program Managers are responsible for ramp readiness, product launch and continuing operations through the 'end of production' of a program(s). You will influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and maximum flexibility while stewarding the superior product quality expected of Apple products. A successful Strategic OPM excels in program/ project management; communicates with ease at all levels; is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts; leads through relationships and influence; and displays grace under pressure.

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; advancing key issues and present options for resolution to the cross-functional executive teams
• Lead initiatives and projects that improve the Quality, Cost and Delivery of the product
• Travel internationally up to 20-25%

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• Masters of Business Administration or Engineering Management
• 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

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