Technical Project/Program Management III - E3

About the role

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages multiple programs/projects to support cross function team efforts to improve the quality performance of companies within Applied's global supply chain
• Develops project plans and oversees from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes, and resources
• Ensures objectives are clearly defined and agreed to across cross functional teams
• Supports cross functional teams to achieve performance objectives for programs and initiatives
• Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers
• Provides status reports to management and stakeholders
• Responsible for managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management software (e.g. Jira, SmartSheet and MS Project)
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within programs and develops solutions for resolution
• Develops and improves business processes, dashboards, metrics and applications used to manage supply chain quality
• Contributes to the organization strategy and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
• Provides program management and business process expertise to support team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 - 7 years in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience in program/project management
• Prior work experience in Quality, Quality Management Systems, Quality Audit/Assessment preferred
• AI/ML experience preferred
• PM certification preferred or willing to pursue PM certification

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in program/project management practices in high tech industry
• Management/administration of programs/projects from initiation/establishment, risk management, execution/status reporting until conclusion and closure
• Knowledge of quality tools like 8D, FMEA, SIPOC, Poke-Yoke, DMAIC and others
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve business processes
• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution
• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; require conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
• Effective in both verbal and written communication
• Presentation in diversified business environments
• Impacts the achievement of program, operational and customers objectives; work is guided by functional policies
• Strong interpersonal skills and being able to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view

Pay & Location

• Salary: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00
• Location: Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA

Schedule & Travel

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: No