Associate Product Manager (Austin, TX – NCG)

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A global leader in materials engineering is seeking an Associate Product Manager in Austin, TX. The role revolves around supporting digital products that enhance Global Operations in manufacturing and supply chain. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. This full-time position involves engaging features and user testing in a dynamic industry environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of statistics, data science, and/or AI/ML.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of software product development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Understand business problems related to operations.
• Work with senior product manager(s) to own specific product features.
• Identify and represent user needs by actively defining product requirements.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Comfortable in ambiguous situations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Overview

Associate Product Manager (Austin, TX – NCG) at Applied Materials.

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. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Job Description

The JOLT Operations Product Development (JOLT OPD) team drives technology, business processes, and strategic innovation supporting Applied Materials Global Operations. The rapid growth in semiconductor markets across the world presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics. In this role, you will support digital products that serve as key enablers for Global Operations. Products will utilize the latest advances in software development, optimization, and operations strategy to help guide decision-making at all levels. If you have a passion for the use of data and software in operations and deploying products, you’ll fit right in. We need individuals who are thoughtful, eager to learn, and ready to change how an entire industry approaches solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Understand business problems related to operations (manufacturing, supply chain, etc)
• Work with senior product manager(s) to own specific product features and lead user acceptance testing
• Identify and represent user needs by actively defining and aligning product requirements with stakeholder teams
• Help prioritize product backlogs and develop product roadmap
• Establish a constructive working relationship with partner teams to determine progress against project objectives. Under supervision report progress against stated objectives
• Interface with software project manager and development teams as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in quantitative field (Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent).
• Basic understanding of statistics, data science, and/or AI/ML.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on documenting details
• Comfortable asking questions in an ambiguous environment
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to influence and communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL and Python or similar language
• Knowledge of software product development life cycle
• Any relevant project management experience is beneficial
• An internship in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, product management, systems engineering, or quality is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employment Type: New College Grad
• Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Job classifications

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Product Management and Marketing
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing; Nanotechnology Research; Semiconductor Manufacturing