New Product Operations Program Manager, Manufacturing Design

About the role

Modules Operations (Modules NPO) at Apple drives the ramp and post‑ramp qualification of critical components for new product releases. The Program Manager leads cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality, on‑time manufacturing, manages schedules, resolves conflicts, and presents status to executive leadership. Based in India, on‑site work model with up to 50% travel.

What you’ll do

• Lead cross‑functional teams to ramp critical components on time
• Manage post‑ramp qualification processes to improve field performance
• Coordinate schedules and task prioritization across disciplines
• Facilitate meetings and resolve conflicts
• Communicate program status to senior leadership
• Travel to manufacturing sites as needed

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years program management in high volume manufacturing
• Bachelor of Engineering degree
• Excellent written and spoken English communication
• Familiar with Office software/spreadsheets
• Experience in global work environment
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally

Nice to have

• Leadership abilities
• Experience with multi‑disciplinary groups and schedule prioritization
• Ability to lead without authority
• Self‑motivated with critical thinking
• Experience presenting to executive leadership
• MS degree/MBA or equivalent preferred

Skills