Apple · 21 hours ago
Americas Readiness Operations Program Manager,
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApple is a company known for transforming great ideas into exceptional products and services. They are seeking an Americas Readiness Operations Program Manager to lead strategic and tactical operations within their Product Launch Readiness team, focusing on supply chain processes and risk management to ensure successful product launches.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Evaluate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate consumer impact, including ad-hoc analytical problem solving during unexpected events
Identify process improvement/change management opportunities (tools, workstreams, systems) and drive solutions from conception through implementation, developing solutions directly or through partner teams
Own new product/systems/tool launch plans, providing updates on critical checkpoints and elevating risks to business partners and executive team
Present, defend, and influence supply chain capability and technology roadmap to Apple’s senior executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Develop/Provide inputs to time dependency models for key milestones, building contingency plans and knowing when to recommend changes and/or when to escalate
Stitch across a global cross-functional teams throughout the supply chain, both technical and functional, adjusting communication and messaging for intended audience/stakeholders
Demonstrate and explain complex business plans/processes, systems, and/or tools with a focus on the upstream/downstream impact and relationship between multiple functions and/or decisions
Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to gain perspective on scalability, risk, and unique regional differences; drive best practices globally and strengthen harmony among integrations
Drive innovation opportunities within our supply chain aimed towards achieving Apple’s Sustainability and eco-friendly goals of Carbon Neutrality throughout our supply chain by 2030
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience leading execution in the areas of operations, supply chain, program and/or project management
Consistent record of leading diverse, complex projects, combined with the ability to execute activities and tasks
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational and collaboration abilities
Confidence in managing and navigating ambiguity successfully
Demonstrated ability in business process re-engineering with an acute attention to detail and continuous innovation
Excellent forward-thinking capabilities, able to see beyond the current state, proactively identifying risks/opportunities
Proven experience working optimally in a matrixed and global organization
BA/BS Required. Ideally in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science or Management Information Systems, or relevant field
Preferred
Experience managing cross-organizational teams to roll out new products, systems, and solutions to market while ensuring complete confidentiality; driving organizational, systems, and people readiness
Own new product/systems/tool launch plans, providing updates on critical checkpoints and elevating risks to business partners and executive team
Present, defend, and influence supply chain capability and technology roadmap to Apple's senior executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Develop/Provide inputs to time dependency models for key milestones, building contingency plans and knowing when to recommend changes and/or when to escalate
Evaluate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate consumer impact, including ad-hoc problem solving during unexpected events
Identify process improvement opportunities (tools, workstreams, systems) and drive solutions from conception through implementation
Stitch across a global cross-functional teams throughout the supply chain, both technical and functional, adjusting communication and messaging for intended audience/stakeholders
Demonstrate and explain complex business plans/processes, systems, and/or tools with a focus on the upstream/downstream impact and relationship between multiple functions and/or decisions
Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to gain perspective on scalability, risk, and unique regional differences; drive best practices globally and strengthen harmony among integrations
Develop and utilize analytical models to evaluate complex data sets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive critical business decisions
Drive innovation opportunities within our supply chain aimed towards achieving Apple's Sustainability and eco-friendly goals of Carbon Neutrality throughout our supply chain by 2030
Proficiency in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software development, enhancing problem-solving capabilities and project efficiency a plus
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Tim Cook
CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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