Manufacturing Design Program Manager (MDPM)

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products services and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and theres no telling what you could accomplish. nnThe people here at Apple dont just create products they create the kind of wonder thats revolutionized entire industries. Its the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found Manufacturing Design Program Manager (MDPM) is responsible for managing and guiding development activities of highly skilled process development operations and quality teams within Apples Manufacturing Design group. The MDPM will lead the team to develop processes for building extraordinary products from existing and new ideas based on business needs. The MDPM should possess a blend of business and technical knowledge allowing for big-picture vision and the ability to dive deep into specific challenges. MDPM team members operate autonomously demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and juggle competing priorities with ease.

The MDPM manages innovation within the manufacturing design team by challenging the technical team to implement new processes while maintaining timely readiness for mass production. The MDPM is relationship focused engaging with a talented engineering team the executive leadership team and an international supply chain. nnKey responsibilities include:nCreate process development schedules indicating critical path and key decision milestonesnFacilitate communication and cross functional alignment within the Manufacturing Design organization and with other Apple teamsnDrive suppliers integrate their deliverables and schedules into the overall projectnUtilize a multi-functional team of engineers to meet overall program objectives nLead meetings and document action items and progress. Identify and prioritize project tasks and risksnHold team members accountable for meeting schedule commitmentsnDrive issue resolution and risk management in order to meet timeline nCoordinate weekly exec level presentations crafting the message and prioritizing the open itemsn

7 years of professional experiencen2 years of program management experience with accomplishments in concept to market product developmentnBSME or BSIE or equivalent. MBA a to travel internationally 25%

Extraordinary leadership abilitiesnExcellent communication skills both written and verbalnExperience with consumer electronics devices (preferred)nExperienced working with multi-disciplinary groups driving schedule and tasksnExperience leading team meetings/syncsnAbility to lead without authority foster trust build credibilitynAn understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes operations management and supply chain -motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated critical thinking capabilitiesnExperience presenting to executive level management on program status recommendations and prioritiesnAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and requestsn