Global NPI Supply Chain Program Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary initiatives from conception through implementation in Santa Clara, CA. You will prepare plans, drive schedules, manage resources, and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery and within budget.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration across divisions. Travel up to 10% is possible, and relocation is eligible in some cases.

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

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation.
• Will participate in the development of strategies, processes and resources.
• Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.
• Coordinates allocated resources from within the Division to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.
• Initiates and manages purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Participates on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects.
• Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals.
• Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
• Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary initiatives from conception through implementation in Santa Clara, CA. You will prepare plans, drive schedules, manage resources, and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery and within budget.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration across divisions. Travel up to 10% is possible, and relocation is eligible in some cases.