•Own the Core Technologies operations readiness and successful bring up of critical components for iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac products and other new products.•Be a strong leader and standout colleague, collaborating with design engineering, process, quality, and procurement teams and external suppliers.•Lead program readiness reviews that include overall program status of design/technical development and operations. Drive closure on design/technical and operations issues.•Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality.•Lead operations development builds on-site at suppliers. Responsible for successful mass production ramp up.•Excellent communicator, able to present in weekly meetings with large multi-functional teams and executives.