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Americas Product Launch Readiness- NPI Program Manager

Apple

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/28/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role is part of Apple's Product Launch Readiness team within the America's Operations Team, focusing on leading strategic and tactical initiatives for product launches. Candidates will utilize analytical models to evaluate complex data sets and drive business decisions while building relationships with internal and external partners. The position requires strong leadership capabilities and the ability to manage ambiguity effectively. Successful candidates will also identify process improvements and drive solutions from conception through implementation.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience leading execution in operations, supply chain, program, and/or project management.
  • BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a relevant field.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational and collaboration abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability in business process re-engineering with attention to detail.
  • Proven experience working optimally in a matrixed and global organization.
  • MBA or Advanced Degree preferred.
  • Inventory Management or Merchandising experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage cross-organizational teams to roll out new products, systems, and solutions to market.
  • Own new product/systems/tool launch plans and provide updates on critical checkpoints.
  • Present and influence supply chain capability and technology roadmap to senior executive leadership.
  • Develop and provide inputs to time dependency models for key milestones.
  • Evaluate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate consumer impact.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and drive solutions from conception through implementation.
  • Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to gain perspective on scalability and risk.
  • Drive innovation opportunities within the supply chain aimed at achieving sustainability goals.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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