Program Manager Product Localization Management (PLM)

Product Localization Management (PLM) is an integral part of the Product Launch Readiness (PLR) team within Americas (AMR) Operations. We are looking for a Program Manager with a record of successful influence cross-functional collaboration and tactical execution to join our Product Localization team. You should have strong teaming skills and experience with a working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems as well as solid background in Product Configuration supply chain and project management. Key areas of expertise for this role are Product Localization Strategy Bills of Materials (BOMs) Configuration and Regulatory Compliance Change Management. You will contribute to the successful execution of all localized requirements for Latin America while influencing and executing in an environment of close collaboration with the Global PLM Team you will be making strategic recommendations to support NPI go-to-market planning execute companys Compliance and Environmental strategy across the full portfolio of products and enable ongoing efficiency and quality improvements across PLM processes and tools.

The AMR PLM Program Manager should be a driven flexible and articulate problem solver who can multi-task under dynamic timelines to meet product launch objectives delivering timely solutions for custom Localization requirements across a broad range of NPI and sustaining products. You will work independently in managing a portfolio of localized product configuration Bills of Material (BOMs) for AMR andinfluence cross-functional resources to meet addition to the tactical execution of these BOMs you will manage ongoing compliance projects to ensure adherence to all requirements for shipping product into Latin America. Collaboration with multiple groups incl: Regulatory and Environmental Compliance NPI Launch Readiness Trade Compliance Product Marketing Product Configuration Hardware Legal Region Legal Engineering Localization u0026 Release Engineering and others will be critical to build and deliver solutions to meet the needs of our evolving

BA/BS a relevant field such as Supply Chain Business Finance Economics Marketing Engineering Computer Science or Management Information Systems or relevant field.n6 years of experience in program or project management nSolid working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems BOM Configuration and Product LocalizationnConsistent record of leading global strategic projects combined with a strong ability to execute tactical activities and tasks under tight and competing deadlinesnExperience in program and/or project management with very strong analytical problem-solving skillsnProven experience working optimally in a matrixed and global organizationnDemonstrated ability in business process re-engineering with an acute attention to detail and continuous innovationn

MBA or Advanced Degree AMR Product Localization and SKU Optimization strategy in close collaboration with Global cross-functional teamsnDevelop and support PLM processes that ensure that all Apple products have markings inbox content and labeling that conform with country-specific regulations and allow us to successfully import into North and South AmericanManage BOMs (Bill of Materials) related to NPI Localization sustaining updates and customization Regulatory Change Management throughout the whole lifecycle of Apple Product Launch Readiness team on go-to-market strategy planning and launch large scale multi-year multi-$M capital project roadmap to improve long-term capabilities u0026 scale business process improvement opportunities (tools workstreams systems) and drive solutions from conception through implementation. Support continuous innovation within the team advocating directs to use subject matter expertise to drive positive change across a global cross-functional teams throughout the supply chain both technical and functional adjusting communication and messaging for intended audience/ complex localization product configuration and compliance concepts processes and plans to cross-functional partners to ensure transparency and alignment during launch planningnEngage with cross-functional stakeholders to gain perspective on scalability risk and unique regional differences; drive best practices globally and strengthen harmony among new product/systems/tool launch plans providing updates on critical checkpoints and elevating risks to business partners and executive with cross-organizational teams to roll out new products systems and solutions to market while ensuring complete confidentiality; driving organizational systems and people defend and influence supply chain PLM capability and technology roadmap to Apples senior executive leadership and cross-functional and utilize analytical models to evaluate complex data sets identify trends and provide actionable insights to drive critical business and triangulate cross-functional alignment within a matrixed organizationnEvaluate supply chain product launch readiness risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate consumer impact including ad-hoc problem solving during unprecedented influence innovate and develop long-term strategic initiatives that shape the future of Apples supply chain and that aid in achieving Apples Sustainability goals of Carbon Neutrality throughout our supply chain by customer and internal confidential data is protected throughout our supply in computer science fundamentals including data structures algorithms and software development enhancing problem-solving capabilities and project efficiency a communication skills both written and verbalnStrong organizational and collaboration abilitiesnConfidence in managing ambiguityn