M4 Manager IV, Business Intelligence Analyst

Applied Materials; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Head of Product Cost Analysis in Gloucester, MA. This role involves managing a team to track and synthesize cost data affecting gross margin and leading analytics initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost management, data analysis, and team leadership.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to influence stakeholders and drive operational efficiency. Full-time position with a salary range of $128,000 - $176,000, plus bonus and stock options.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and developing cost data.
• Strong understanding of data management and analytics.
• Ability to educate and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the BI strategy globally.
• Educate key stakeholders on analytics standards.
• Recruit and develop team members.

Skills

Business Intelligence strategy

Leadership

Technical guidance

Problem-solving

Job description

Company Overview

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary: $128,000.00 - $176,000.00

Location: Gloucester, MA

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.

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.

Job Description

Head of product cost analysis. The candidate will manage a team whose job is to develop, organize, report, track and synthesize all cost data effecting GM on multiple vectors within the BU including but not limited to 1) released product cost and cost roadmap 2) cost reduction activities and their effectiveness, 3) cost of change and auditing of cost containment functions within the BU 4) Cost projections and roadmaps for all NPI programs, status, and risk throughout all phases of the program. This person will report to the managing director of the value group, will have high visibility to BU decision maker and will be relied on for critical information and analysis on the tactical and strategic level.

General Profile

Manages professional employees (jobs that typically fall on the B/E band) and/or supervisors. Is accountable for the performance and results of a team within own job family. Adapts business unit, department, site or sub‑function plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business unit, department or sub‑function plan; receives guidance from manager. Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.

Key Responsibilities

• With some supervision, define and articulate the Business Intelligence strategy and Analytics standards globally.
• Educate and influence key stakeholders throughout both the business and GIS, leading the design and execution of the BI strategy and roadmap, including both existing and future capabilities.
• Recruit, train, develop and provide performance guidance to the assigned team.
• Provides leadership in driving platform decisions for major solutions and provide direction and guidance to internal and external teams to ensure that requirements are met in an architecturally sound manner, meeting fundamental technical requirements such as scalability, security, flexibility, extensibility, reusability and supportability.
• Provides leadership in review and consultation on the impact of new solutions across multiple domains, including Business Intelligence, Integration, and Data Management.
• Manage team to in successfully driving common utilization of the BI technology platforms by projects across the organization and will provide thought leadership to fellow Solution Architects, Platform Analysts, and Data Governance Analysts.
• Define appropriate solutions to meet and anticipate business requirements, including the performance goals and metrics for the proposed solution. Identify, harmonize and rationalize business and technology requirements to drive value, aligned with Enterprise Templates and Roadmaps as well as Architectural Standards.
• Drive the operational use of Standards with strategic partners, capturing key knowledge capital and supporting the process required for Template and Architecture Governance.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates in‑depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub‑function

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

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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