Job description
The Operations Program Manager (OPM) role at Apple is crucial for the development and launch of innovative products. The OPM will lead the SoftGoods team, which focuses on integrating specialty materials into various Apple products. This position requires a dynamic leader who excels in project management and communication, ensuring successful product launches that meet customer experience goals. The OPM will interface with product development and other functions, driving solutions across cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in NPI Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Product/Program Management.
- Results-driven and detail-oriented project/program leadership experience is required.
- Proven ability to drive solutions across multiple cross-functional teams and through the supply chain.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Technical expertise combined with in-factory experience is a plus.
- Engineering or technical degree is preferred; MBA is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and launch of Apple's products within the SoftGoods team.
- Facilitate actions and resolve conflicts among cross-functional teams.
- Ensure successful product launches that meet schedule, availability, and customer experience goals.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Drive solutions across the supply chain while exercising sound judgment.
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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