New Product Technology Project Manager
Description
Apple's Hardware Technology Engineering Program Management Team is looking for a resourceful Engineering New Product Technology Project Manager (NPT PM) to drive NPI build management/planning and material readiness for key technologies. Responsibilities will encompass build matrix management, materials forecast and planning, CTB (Clear to Build) analysis and reporting, logistic readiness, budget, procurement, and configuration management activities. Preferred candidate is a strategic problem solver who enjoys collaborating with cross- functional teams to communicate changes, analyze risks, and execute complex mitigation strategies in support of engineering development builds.
Drive NPI build planning activities, which can include managing build matrices for lower-level components/assemblies, building strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, developing risk mitigation plan, and executing issue resolution Manage material forecasting and planning with key module and component vendors. Drive CTB process and communicate changes to ensure clear visibility on materials lead-time, logistic readiness, and shipping plan that can meet the development builds Partner with program managers, global commodity managers and finance team to create and manage development budgets and procurement activities Work closely with engineering design teams to create, structure and release BOMs, including part numbers, engineering change orders, and related technical drawings and documents Work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Supply chain management experience related to build management/planning, material clear to
- build, supplier management, logistics, budget, and procurement
- Configuration management and Bill of Material (BOM) experience
- Proficient in Excel or Numbers and capable of learning new software applications quickly
- Effective reciprocal communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strategic critical thinking and problem-solving skill capabilities
- Strong work ethic with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask effectively