Sr. Strategic Operations Program Manager, iPhone

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Strategic Operations Program Managers are responsible for ramp readiness product launch and continuing operations through the end of production of programs. 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. nnA 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. nn

Lead Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning and executing new product rampsnYou will drive ramp readiness with engineering operations and OEM and manage capacity including ownership of a multi-million dollar factory equipment budget; leverage data-driven forecasting and scenario modeling to optimize decisionsnCollaborate closely with Planning and Materials teams to align supply with demand signals using quantitative analysis to anticipate constraints and resolve gaps proactivelynManage operations communications across all levels of the organization escalating key issues with structured problem framing and presenting data-backed options for resolution to cross-functional executive teamsnLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on Quality Cost reduction and Supply Chain resilience to drive measurable outcomesnBuild analytical frameworks and tools that improve decision-making speed and accuracy across the operations organizationnTravel internationally up to 1015% to support OEM partners and factory operations

10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and supply chain Degree in Engineering Supply Chain or related field

Masters in Engineering Supply Chain or related field a plusnMasters of Business Administration or Engineering Management a plusnStrong program management and interpersonal skillsnKnowledge of business processes and product cost driversnExperience leading operations or related experiencenGood people management skills / can drive consensusnDetail oriented/ analytical skills for complete project ownershipnStrong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skillsnAble to define processes and requirements under ambiguous conditionsnUses data to drive decision-makingnPrioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline while still supporting project goals