Division Operations Lead: Budget & Process Improvement

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced program leader to partner with product line management and drive cross-functional execution across divisions. The role focuses on aligning budgets with strategic goals, reducing operating costs, and delivering growth while maintaining rigorous safety and compliance standards.

You will coordinate portfolio prioritization, support continuous process improvements, and lead teams to meet GM targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional programs and driving strategic outcomes.
• Ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and implement improvements.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

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 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 reduction plans to deliver GM targets
• Coordinate Division level business continuity planning and crisis management
• Drive Division safety compliance including lab safety practices
• Ensure all ePLC deliverables are supported and completed

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Effective communication

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced program leader to partner with product line management and drive cross-functional execution across divisions. The role focuses on aligning budgets with strategic goals, reducing operating costs, and delivering growth while maintaining rigorous safety and compliance standards.

You will coordinate portfolio prioritization, support continuous process improvements, and lead teams to meet GM targets.