Bus Unit Ops

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Bonus program

Stock award program

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara is seeking a seasoned program manager to drive cross-functional initiatives across product lines. This full-time role emphasizes strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, budget alignment, and continuous improvement to meet division and financial goals.

You will influence operating results, lead teams with moderate scope, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering on key milestones.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Responsibilities

• Partner with product line or division management on cross-functional execution of programs to meet and exceed division and financial goals
• Coordinate product line or division portfolio prioritization and budget alignment
• Ensure OPEX (operating expense) spending is in alignment with project plans and spending targets for division
• Responsible for business process creation and continuous improvement
• Manage and drive division COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans to deliver GM (gross margin) targets
• Coordinate Division level business continuity planning and crisis management
• Drive Division safety compliance including lab safety practices
• Ensure all ePLC (enhanced product lifecycle) operational deliverables are supported and completed

Job description

Who We Are

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 that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible - while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with product line or division management on cross-functional execution of programs to meet and exceed division and financial goals
• Coordinate product line or division portfolio prioritization and budget alignment
• Ensure OPEX (operating expense) spending is in alignment with project plans and spending targets for division
• Responsible for business process creation and continuous improvement
• Manage and drive division COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans to deliver GM (gross margin) targets
• Coordinate Division level business continuity planning and crisis management
• Drive Division safety compliance including lab safety practices
• Ensure all ePLC (enhanced product lifecycle) operational deliverables are supported and completed

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

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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