New Product Operations Program Manager - Modules

The New Product Operations Program Manager - Modules leads program management for new product development and launch within Worldwide Operations. This role acts as the operational interface to core product development and module engineering teams, with a focus on launch performance across Cost, Quality, Schedule, Availability, and Customer Experience.

Location and Salary

• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 144,600 - 263,800 per year

Role Summary

Own end-to-end program management for NPI execution, including phase gates, ramps, and continuous improvements. The position ensures that development builds and rapid ramps are planned and executed to support launch success, while coordinating the operational readiness work required for OEM site launch activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive successful product launch outcomes against stated goals for Cost, Quality, Schedule, Availability, and Customer Experience
• Plan and execute development builds and rapid ramps for new products
• Coordinate across Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing Process and Quality engineering, and CM’s to ensure security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, and documentation plans are in place for NPI builds and ramp readiness at OEM site(s)
• Lead a systematic phase gate approach for NPI development, program management, and ramp readiness, including materials, equipment, fixtures, training, documentation, and supply chain plans
• Develop detailed schedules for key NPI equipment buy-off and validation activities
• Continuously assess risk and anticipate downstream needs to support on-time readiness
• Prioritize program-critical activities using an organized approach to simplifying complex data, supported by executive-level presentation and communication
• Drive process and quality improvements to improve yield, equipment UPH, and reduce downtime
• Travel to Asia required: 25%

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in New Product Introduction, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Development or Operations Engineering, and Project Management
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field: Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, Chemical, or similar

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to succeed in a matrixed environment
• Excellent program management and communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills, data-driven approach, action-oriented mindset, and attention to detail while leading multiple work-streams
• MBA or MS in Engineering

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
• Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Purchase Apple stock at a discount through voluntary participation in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation support

Additional Note

Apple benefit, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.