Business Unit Operations Lead - Strategy & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a results-driven professional to partner with product line or division management on cross-functional programs and ensure alignment of budgets and safety standards. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, cost control, and strategic initiatives to meet division goals.

You will lead initiatives, influence prioritization, and coordinate continuity planning in a dynamic, global team environment that fosters growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Depth and breadth of expertise in own discipline or field.
• Ability to interpret business challenges and apply best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
• Experience leading functional teams or projects with moderate complexity or risk.
• Strong problem-solving with analytical thinking and decision making.
• Effective communication and stakeholder negotiation to align viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Partner with division management to execute cross-functional programs and meet financial goals.
• Coordinate portfolio prioritization and budget alignment across the division.
• Ensure OPEX spending aligns with project plans and targets.
• Drive division cost-of-goods-sold reduction to deliver gross margin targets.
• Support safety compliance and division-wide continuity planning.

Skills

Functional Knowledge

Business Expertise

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a results-driven professional to partner with product line or division management on cross-functional programs and ensure alignment of budgets and safety standards. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, cost control, and strategic initiatives to meet division goals.

You will lead initiatives, influence prioritization, and coordinate continuity planning in a dynamic, global team environment that fosters growth and impact.