New Product Technology Project Manager

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.

Description

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