Global Rewards Program Manager

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Compensation & Performance Program Manager to lead planning, execution, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation and performance programs across the organization.

You will drive annual cycles, manage cross-functional initiatives, and lead change management to ensure programs are delivered effectively and adopted widely by teams, with focus on operational excellence and user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, HR operations, compensation, performance management, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder groups.
• Strong project management, organizational, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of compensation and performance management cycles, including merit, bonus, goal-setting, and performance review processes.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop and execute change management, communication, and training plans to support program adoption.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage organizational readiness for process and program changes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve compensation and performance management processes.
• Conduct post-cycle reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Document and maintain program governance, process documentation, and operating procedures.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $154,000.00 - $212,000.00

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.

Compensation & Performance Program Manager

About the Role

The Compensation & Performance Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation and performance management programs. This role drives key annual processes, manages cross-functional initiatives, and leads change management efforts to ensure programs are delivered effectively and adopted successfully across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of compensation and performance management cycles, including merit, bonus, goal-setting, and performance review processes.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop and execute change management, communication, and training plans to support program adoption.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage organizational readiness for process and program changes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve compensation and performance management processes.
• Conduct post-cycle reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Document and maintain program governance, process documentation, and operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, HR operations, compensation, performance management, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder groups.
• Strong project management, organizational, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational excellence.

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.

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