Worldwide Product Configuration Management (WPCM) Change Analyst

$112,900 - $234,700/Yr

Apple - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sunnyvale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Worldwide Product Configuration Management (WPCM) Change Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring production readiness for Apple and Beats hardware products. This position involves collaboration with multi-functional teams to manage product lifecycle changes, configuration management, and administrative support. The analyst is responsible for processing engineering change forms, providing training on PLM systems, and influencing teams to meet documentation release milestones, all while working in a dynamic environment that supports various product categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project plan related to documentation release landmarks.
• Receive and audit Bill of Materials structure during development, design, procurement, configuration, and service requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to define the top-level SKUs that support product configurations.
• Regularly participate in and lead multi-functional meetings to establish deliverable schedules and assist regional teams in executing tasks to achieve global production readiness.
• Develop and maintain processes, policies, and tools that consistently define and manage the critical data of the new product release and change process.
• Provide ongoing training that informs, teaches, and increases engagement levels with cross-functional teams in new and informative ways.
• Occasionally provide off-hours support during high-volume periods.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years relevant proven Change Management experience.
• AA degree in a technical field.
• Experience with PLM Tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ERP Tool.
• Expertise in documentation control and change management standard methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Outstanding time management skills, able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Motivated to proactively seek out answers and apply resources independently.
• Embraces and promotes change within an organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.