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, acting as the primary operations interface between core product development and Module Engineering. In this ownership role, you guide launch execution against Cost, Quality, Schedule, Availability, and Customer Experience objectives.

Role Overview

Serve as the program owner for NPI development and ramp readiness activities. Manage cross-functional execution for development builds and rapid ramps, coordinating the operational readiness needs across OEM sites to support successful launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute development builds and rapid ramps for new products.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing Process and Quality engineering, and CM partners by ensuring security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, and documentation plans are established for NPI builds and ramp readiness activities at the OEM site(s).
• Lead a systematic phase gate approach across NPI development, program management, and ramp readiness, including materials, equipment, fixtures, training, documentation, and supply chain plans.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules for key NPI equipment buy-off and validation.
• Continuously assess program risk and maintain forward-looking awareness of issues that may impact outcomes.
• Prioritize program-critical activities while simplifying complex data, supporting executive-level presentation and communication.
• Drive process and quality improvement activities aimed at improving yield, equipment UPH, and downtime.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in New Product Introduction, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Development or Operations Engineering, and Project Management.
• 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.
• Exceptional ability to establish relationships, with a data-driven approach and willingness to take action; enthusiastic and motivated; detailed while leading multiple work-streams.
• MBA or MS in Engineering.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field (Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, Chemical, or similar).

Compensation

At Apple, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is USD 175,500 - 263,800 per year, and base pay will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments, as well as relocation (if eligible)
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
• Eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan