The right product, at the right place and at the right time. That’s our mantra at Pacific Operations. Want to be a part of what it takes to bring Apple’s products to the hands of millions of customers across Greater China, North East Asia, South East Asia and Australia & New Zealand? Read on, to learn more. The Product & Launch Readiness (PLR) team is responsible for leading cross functional teams to align on the product launch strategy (timing, volume, channel coverage etc) and closely track execution, ensuring operational risks are raised and mitigated. As a Product Localization Manager, you will lead the full compliance of our hardware products with regulations required for each country in the Pacific region (Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific). You will also support speed to market improvements for product launches and seamless updates to current products. You will develop in-depth knowledge in select countries and products and become the go-to subject matter expert connecting compliance requirements to business impact. Finally, you will drive optimal business decisions regionally and globally with sound business recommendations detailing requirements, impacts, timelines and risks. The Pacific Region’s business is growing, with all teams scaling up to support this dynamic market. This role offers the opportunity to solve some of the most challenging issues due to the complexity of emerging markets and its dynamic business environment. PLM leads the cross functional collaboration to identify solutions which ultimately include the proper localization and customization of the Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure readiness for the market. This role requires close collaboration across functions: Product Marketing, Operations (e.g. Supply & Demand Planning, Logistics, Reseller Channel Management), Legal, Compliance (e.g. Environmental, Regulatory, Safety & Trade) and Government Affairs.