What are the responsibilities and job description for the DRAM NPI Material Management Program Manager position at Apple?
Summary
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Role Number:200586980
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As a DRAM NPI Material Program Manager (NPI MPM), you will drive the latest DRAM technologies to accompany Apple’s custom SoCs across our groundbreaking product lines. In this multifaceted role, you will be the critical interface to our DRAM suppliers as well as Apple’s multi-functional teams (including Silicon Engineering, System Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams) to ensure the most sophisticated DRAM technologies go to mass production to Apple’s industry leading quality standards. You will also be in charge of driving optimization and improvement of end-to-end DRAM supply chain by managing key performance metrics across suppliers.
Description
- Responsible for detailed execution of DRAM material plans from component forecasting to final integration into Apple's strategic development and NPI builds.
- Collaborate with SoC and System material management teams to plan and supervise distribution of new DRAM material across all systems in development.
- Own relationship with DRAM suppliers and drive strategic plans to ensure Apple's build objectives are met with success.
- 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 execute on project schedules.
- Lead DRAM qualification alignment with multi-functional teams: DRAM Engineering, DRAM Package, QA, and System Engineering teams.
- Manage and track DRAM configs throughout overall Apple’s NPI builds, and communicate issues to DRAM multi-functional teams.
- Responsible for delivering program level DRAM material risk assessment, including detailed issue identification along with mitigation plans.
- Communicate DRAM material status in multi-functional forums and to executives.
- Quickly resolve DRAM material / supply chain related critical issues by handling partner concerns across both vendors’ and Apple’s 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 silicon manufacturing processes and/or toolings.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong vendor management experience, including capacity / schedule planning, critical messaging, and negotiations. Handling offshore vendors is considered a plus.
- 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 mindset.
- Ability to problem-solve and influence others through relationships and data.
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 $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.
Salary : $136,300 - $248,700
