Category Manager - IT

About the Company

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Our work pushes the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

Responsibilities

• Define specific project and program objectives, including outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning to ensure effectiveness and focus during execution.
• Ensure completion of assigned projects and programs in accordance with predetermined requirements, focusing on product/process specifications, costs, resource utilization, and timeliness.
• Document all phases of project, program, and process development, and report or disseminate necessary information to other functional areas.
• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding engineering/lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality, and safety.
• Manage material and financial resources effectively to maximize productivity.
• Collaborate with other staff to enhance project and program productivity.
• Spearhead research and development of new technologies, incorporating new processes, designs, or methodologies into Applied Materials products/services and disseminating them as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, work in tight spaces, bend, squat, twist, kneel, reach, and lift.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and work in environments with noise that may be challenging for individuals with noise sensitivity.
• Use of hand and power tools, as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields when working in a clean room.

Qualifications

• Regarded as the technical expert in a particular field with in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in your discipline and broad knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to anticipate business and regulatory issues and recommend product, process, or service improvements.
• Lead projects with notable risk and complexity, including developing strategies for project execution.
• Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business, requiring conceptual and innovative thinking.
• Influence direction and resource allocation for programs, projects, or services within general functional policies and industry guidelines.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively, anticipate objections, and persuade others, often at senior levels.

Pay

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00 per year.

Schedule

Full-time. Travel required: 25% of the time.

Benefits

Applied Materials offers a comprehensive benefits package, including programs that support personal and professional growth, health, and wellbeing. Eligible candidates may also participate in a bonus and stock award program. For more details, visit our Careers website.