Program Manager III

Job Description

Title: Program Manager III

Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid role - Tues, Wed, Thurs in office/week)

Duration: 12 months

Description

As the NPI - OPM, you will be leading our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations team, planning and executing development builds and new product ramps. Collaborating closely with internal and external teams in the US and Asia, you will be responsible for effectively managing schedules, capacity, material availability, quality issues, and product updates.

You will also be instrumental in ensuring component readiness, guaranteeing part availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. By effectively communicating requirements and schedules, you will facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams, thus enhancing product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness while ensuring cost-efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards.

Additionally, you will be the primary point of contact for all communications within the organization, conveying key issues and presenting resolution options to executive teams.

Python experience a plus

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and dynamic New Product Introduction Operations Program Manager (NPI - OPM) to lead our team in successfully launching Beats products with precision timing, superior product quality, and maximum customer availability.

As an integral part of our fast-paced development and launch process, the NPI - OPM will play a pivotal role in facilitating actions and driving excellence in program/project management. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses exceptional organizational skills, and is relentlessly detail-oriented. They will be a skilled communicator at all levels, and their ability to resolve conflicts and motivate teams will be key to their success.

The NPI - OPM will be the essential link between the core product development team and various functional units within Apple, including engineering, product design, marketing, planning, materials, and Global Supply Managers. Their overarching mission is to ensure a successful product launch, meeting all schedule, availability, and customer experience goals.

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/operations or engineering-related environment.

• Experience working with engineering teams and managing OEM communication will be considered a significant advantage.

• Demonstrated clear and consistent communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to confidently present to management.

• Proven track record of being results- and action-oriented, driving projects to successful completion.

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with an innate ability to lead several work streams effectively.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail while managing complex projects.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30-35% of the time.

Education

BS degree in Engineering, MBA preferred

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Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid remote