ROLE Technology NPI PM

LOCATION Cupertino, CA (Hybrid)

RATE We can pay on C2C or 1099

MAIN SKILLS Experience in the Tech Industry, Extensive experience with managing New Product Introduction (NPI), experience with build planning, material clear to build, supplier management, logistics, budget, and procurement, experience with BOM and Configuration management, experience in Excel.

Job Details:

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 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.

Key Qualifications

• Experience related to build 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 learning new software applications to promote efficiency and productivity
• Effective reciprocal communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strategic critical thinking and problem-solving skill capabilities
• Attention to detail with multitasking and prioritization abilities

Description

• Drive NPI build planning activities, which can include leading build matrices for lower-level components/assemblies, building strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, developing risk mitigation plan, and executing issue resolution.
• Run 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, 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