New Product Introduction Program Manager
Role summary
The New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Manager will be responsible for the operational readiness and successful launch of Apple's products, including Phone, Pad, Watch, and Mac. This role involves leading and facilitating program management activities, collaborating with internal technical, process, quality, and procurement teams, as well as external vendor partners. Key responsibilities include ensuring factory readiness from a 4M standpoint, driving pre-launch build execution, and managing mass production ramp-up. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, and supply chain management, with a strong background in consumer electronics and project management.
NPI Operation Program Manager--A\*ple contractor
Key Qualifications:
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, supply chain or product development.
Consumer electronics background preferred.
Description:
OPMs are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of A\*ple’s products. A successful NPI OPM is a leader and facilitator; is driven, organized and detail oriented; excels in program/ project management; communicates with ease at all levels; thrives in an ambiguous environment and is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts, both internally and with our vendor partners.
We lead within worldwide Operations and collaborate with the core product development team and other functional organizations within A\*ple.
• Own the Core Technologies operations readiness and successful bring up of critical components for Phone, Pad, Watch, Mac products and other new products.
• Be a strong leader and standout colleague, collaborating with technical leads, process, quality, and procurement teams and external suppliers.
• Lead program readiness reviews to ensure overall factory readiness from a 4M standpoint, and drive closure on issues putting launch at risk.
• Work with internal and vendor cross-functional teams to drive readiness and execution of all pre-launch builds in pursuit of a successful launch. Responsible for successful mass production ramp-up.
• Excellent communicator, able to present in regular meetings with large multi-functional teams and executives.
• Able to drive continuous improvements with vendors to enhance their competency and
robustness.
Education & Experience:
• BS or MS degree in Industrial, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering. MBA is a plus.
•8+ years of project management experience in Manufacturing/Operations, and
Supply Chain management.
• Rich experience in manufacturing industry with Supply Chain Operations /
Manufacturing background,
• Good vision, analytical, process oriented and strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skill and interaction with people
• Result oriented, strong in leadership and organization skills.
• Willing to work at CM factory and can work under high pressure
• Self motivated with innovation, integrity and attention to details, result driven
