Recycling Operations Senior Engineering Program Manager
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Operations and Supply Chain
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Apple is committed to being 100 percent carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030 and the Environment & Supply Chain Innovation organization supports this effort by applying and developing industry-leading technology and processes to recover and reuse more materials from end-of-use devices.
We are seeking an extraordinary Senior Engineering Program Manager for the Recycling Operations team. In this unique role is responsible for driving multi-discipline work including: Managing the Recycling Supply Chain across India, developing material recovery improvements within that supply chain, and upholding Apple’s values. This role includes, but is not limited to: developing & driving recycling strategy, processes, management of recycling programs & vendors across the country, compliance, regulatory engagement related to environment, trade, and evaluations of new material recovery suppliers and technologies. This role requires a strong blend of operations experience, market & industry knowledge, technical, environmental, and trade regulation expertise.
Description
The Recycling Operations (Recycling Supply Chain Team) Senior Engineering Program Manager will partner with cross functional stakeholder groups to drive best-in-class recycling programs across India. We look forward to your effectively analysing and presenting data to enable optimal decisions on logistical, operational & material recovery strategies. This role covers the full spectrum of end-of-use programs for electronic materials.
- Work with multiple multi-functional teams to develop requirements, drive implementation, and coordinate fixes for logistical/operational issues. Additional responsibilities include:
- Design project implementation plans for recycling & material recovery developments and implement plans with cross functional teams.
- Lead new process reviews and approve milestones and success criteria.
- Coordinate program reviews and status updates on top issues to all levels of management.
- Lead validation of partner alignment to local regulatory requirements around environment, EH&S, trade & waste shipment.
- Specialty recycler development, qualification, piloting, and onboarding.
- Perform audits of suppliers.
- Ensure close inter-team coordination and end to end collaboration on work.
- Overall responsibility to ensure all engineering and technical aspects of recycling programs are delivered on schedule.
- Occasional travel is required (~40%).
Minimum Qualifications
- BE/B.Tech or Masters degree in industrial, chemical engineering, or environmental related field
- 8+ years of program management experience in data centers, e-recycling, reverse logistics, or manufacturing.
- Excellent presentation skills (Keynote desired)
- Experience with India’s import & export processes and waste regulations
- Experience with environment, health and safety programs, management systems, auditing
- Proficient at leading multiple efforts simultaneously in a global capability including working with international teams.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Project management skills (software, manufacturing a plus)
- Experience in coordinating programs end to end
- Understanding of operating systems; (iOS, MacOS, iPadOS)
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of product development
- Experience with extractive metallurgy and advanced material recovery techniques.
- Negotiation and risk management skills
- Exceptional ability with root cause analysis
- Ability to work cross functionally with business partners and customers to solve problems and bring value