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. \\n\\nA 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. \\n\\n

Lead Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team in planning and executing new product ramps\\nYou will drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and OEM teams.\\nPlan and manage capacity, including ownership of a multi-million dollar factory equipment budget; leverage data-driven forecasting and scenario modeling to optimize decisions\\nCollaborate closely with Planning and Materials teams to align supply with demand signals, using quantitative analysis to anticipate constraints and resolve gaps proactively\\nManage 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 teams\\nLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on Quality, Cost reduction, and Supply Chain resilience, to drive measurable outcomes\\nBuild analytical frameworks and tools that improve decision-making speed and accuracy across the operations organization\\nTravel internationally up to 10–15% to support OEM partners and factory operations

12+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations.\\nBachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field a plus\\nMasters of Business Administration or Engineering Management a plus\\nDirect management experience is a plus\\nStrong program management and interpersonal skills\\nKnowledge of business processes and product cost drivers\\nExperience leading operations or related experience\\nGood people management skills / can drive consensus\\nDetail oriented/ analytical skills for complete project ownership\\nStrong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills\\nAble to define processes and requirements under ambiguous conditions\\nUses data to drive decision-making\\nPrioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline while still supporting project goals