Silicon Validation Hardware NPT Program Manager Cupertino,California,United States Hardware Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new insights 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 encouraging innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same drive 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 join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! Come to Apple and work within a team to deliver a broad range of silicon technologies. Apple’s Silicon Validation (SiVal) Hardware Program Management Team is looking for a resourceful, energetic New Product Technology (NPT) Program Manager who will be responsible for supporting custom silicon validation hardware development from concept through build at a local contract manufacturers (CM), and distribution across multi-functional teams. Successful candidates will have a proven record of enabling larger multi-functional teams to deliver complex systems efficiently and with high quality. The ideal candidate will understand the who, what and how of hardware system development, orchestrate all of it into a build plan and schedule, then expertly lead execution of the build plan from RFQs through HW delivery. **Description** - Create Purchase Requisitions for CM and consigned parts, maintain invoice tracking, posting Goods Receipts and participating in regular finance audits. - Coordinate with Engineering, DV, and DFM to consolidate PCB requirements and close any issues/supplier’s questions prior and after OK2FAB. - Lead entire RFQ and build process with PCB suppliers and SMT CM. - Consolidate build requirements from Engineering team; create, update and communicate SMT build matrix to CM. - Lead materials clear-to-build (CTB) and drive closure of material issues. - Lead SMT build readiness call and coordinate closure of open items before build. - Host quarterly service review meetings with the CM and drive follow-up actions. - Plan and forecast long lead components and communicate demand with key suppliers; propose optimized supply planning to ensure on-time build schedules. - Support materials budget planning and spend management. **Minimum Qualifications** + Experience with procurement, material management, and/or supplier management. + Proficient in MS Excel and/or Numbers. **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills. + BS degree in relevant discipline. + Detailed knowledge and understanding of NPI processes. + Experience collaborating with operations team, vendors, and contract manufacturers. + Experience managing, organizing, and maintaining large quantities of data. + Experience collaborating with operations team, vendors, and contract manufacturers. + Experience with Agile and SAP is a plus. + Experience with PCB and SMT design and development helpful. + Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity. + Self-motivated and proactive with proven creative and critical thinking skills. + Detailed project tracking and history of meeting deliverables. **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **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 $56.65 and $85.52/hr, 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. 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