Business Unit Operations IV

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is hiring in Santa Clara, CA, for a role partnering with product line management to execute cross-functional programs and meet division and financial goals.

You will coordinate portfolio prioritization, align OPEX with project plans, and drive continuous improvement to deliver gross margin targets while supporting strategic initiatives across divisions.

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

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Impact

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Who We Are

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. 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.

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, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.