Global Project & Program Manager (ERP & Portals)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is hiring a project management professional to lead global initiatives, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and drive value across automation and digital enablement projects. You will oversee ERP/SAP‑driven programs, liaising with Business and IT through Initiate to Close phases.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, problem solving, and decisive execution, with travel up to 10% and a focus on revenue and customer experience improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and PMP preferred; experience leading cross‑functional teams is required.
• Experience managing complex projects spanning automation, regulatory compliance, digital enablement, and global logistics.
• Liaise between Business and IT on project requirements, design, testing, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning for areas of responsibility.
• Ensure projects meet requirements for specifications, costs, resources, and timeliness.
• Document all phases and ensure compliance with notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.
• Utilize resources effectively and collaborate with staff to maximize productivity.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

ERP/SAP

MS Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Visio

Job description

Applied Materials is hiring a project management professional to lead global initiatives, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and drive value across automation and digital enablement projects. You will oversee ERP/SAP‑driven programs, liaising with Business and IT through Initiate to Close phases.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, problem solving, and decisive execution, with travel up to 10% and a focus on revenue and customer experience improvements.