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. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Do you want to join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! As a DRAM NPI Build Management Engineering Program Manager, you will drive the latest DRAM technologies to accompany Apple's custom SoCs across our groundbreaking product lines. This position will be responsible for driving NPI build planning and material readiness for critical DRAM technology. Responsibilities will encompass build matrix management, materials forecast and planning, CTB (Clear to Build) analysis and reporting, and logistics readiness. Drive project related communications, escalate key issues, and present options for resolution to cross functional teams to ensure the most sophisticated DRAM technologies go to mass production to Apple's industry leading quality standards.
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Description
- NPI Build Planning; Responsible for detailed execution of DRAM material plans from component forecasting to final integration into Apple's strategic development and NPI builds including delivering program level DRAM material risk assessment, detailed issue identification, and mitigation plans. - Material Readiness; Collaborate with SoC and System material management teams to plan and supervise distribution of new DRAM material across all systems in development. Manage the CTB process to ensure that we have clear visibility on materials lead-time and shipping plan that can meet the development builds. Develop risk mitigation strategy and manage issue resolution. - Logistic Readiness; Understand any change to the supply chain that could impact lead time or schedule. Ensure smooth flow of development materials necessary to meet engineering build schedules. Optimize logistic lead-time. - Budget Management; Monitors project budget and procurement activities. - Lead DRAM qualification alignment with multi-functional teams: DRAM Engineering, DRAM Package, QA, and System Engineering teams. - Work closely with the DRAM specialists in Global Supply Management (GSM), Engineering, Packaging, EPM, and SoC EPM/MPM teams to align on product level strategies and complete project schedules. - Handle and track DRAM configs throughout overall Apple's NPI builds, and communicate issues to DRAM multi-functional teams. - Communicate DRAM material status in multi-functional forums and to executives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree + 3 years of relevant experience.
- Proven program management or leadership experience in supply-chain / vendor management experience.
- Experience managing high volume manufacturing processes and/or toolings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong vendor capacity / schedule planning, critical messaging, and negotiations. Handling offshore vendors is considered a plus.
- Experience managing high volume silicon manufacturing processes or DRAM.
- Impeccable ability to track details in complex material trackers / databases.
- Excellent analytical skills and validated ability to drive resolution of critical problems, while under pressure.
- Experience working in a dynamic multi-disciplined engineering environment, strong at multi-tasking, and real-time crisis management.
- Ability to understand and extract action plans from discussions on supply chain disruptions and translate into succinct messaging for multi-functional and executive reporting.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a reciprocal attitude.
- Ability to problem-solve and influence others through relationships and data.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $136,300 and $248,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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