Apple

Sr. Strategic Operations Program Manager, iPhone

Apple$150K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Master's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain preferred.
  • MBA or Engineering Management master's degree is a plus.
  • Experience in direct management and leading operations.
  • Strong interpersonal and program management skills.
  • Proficient in defining processes under ambiguous conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure ramp readiness and product launches meet established timelines.
  • Influence product manufacturability and testability.
  • Enhance supply chain responsiveness for cost-effectiveness and flexibility.
  • Steward product quality throughout the lifecycle until the end of production.
  • Communicate effectively at all organizational levels to facilitate actions.
  • Resolve conflicts while maintaining project focus and team cohesion.
  • Drive decision-making through data analysis and project ownership.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional team interaction.
  • Opportunity to significantly influence product quality and manufacturability.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects at a leading technology company.
  • Access to professional development and training resources.
  • Potential for career growth within a globally recognized brand.
Full Job Description
Description

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.

A 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.

Minimum Qualifications

12+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations.

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field a plus

Masters of Business Administration or Engineering Management a plus

Direct management experience is a plus

Strong program management and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of business processes and product cost drivers

Experience leading operations or related experience

Good people management skills / can drive consensus

Detail oriented/ analytical skills for complete project ownership

Strong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills

Able to define processes and requirements under ambiguous conditions

Uses data to drive decision-making

Prioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline while still supporting project goals

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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