Strategic Operations Program Manager

Austin Cupertino Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

Strategic Operations Program Managers are responsible for ramp readiness, product launch and continuing operations through the ‘end of production’ of a program(s). You will influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and maximum flexibility while stewarding the superior product quality expected of Apple products.

A successful Strategic OPM excels in program/ project management; communicates with ease at all levels; is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts; leads through relationships and influence; and displays grace under pressure.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
Masters of Business Administration or Engineering Management
Strong program management and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of business processes and product cost drivers.
Experience leading operations or related experience
Good people management skills / can drive consensus
Detail oriented/ analytical
Strong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills
Able to define processes and requirements under sometimes ambiguous conditions
Uses data to drive decision-making
Prioritize and communicate/ negotiate changes to project timeline

About this role

Summary

Manage product ramp readiness, launch, and operations, optimizing manufacturability and supply chain responsiveness.

Job title

Strategic Operations Program Manager

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Austin or Cupertino, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

program managementcommunicationconflict resolutionrelationship buildingdata-driven decision making

Preferred skills

process definitioncross-functional teamworknegotiationanalytical skillspeople management

Specializations

manufacturingsupply chainproduct launchprogram management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

Work arrangement unknown City

Cupertino, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City