MCOS - Program Manager - B4

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a seasoned MCOS leader to optimize cost across the enterprise, oversee MCOS/MCM forecasting, and drive savings in collaboration with SAMs, BUs, Finance, and Engineering.

You will lead weekly SPG cadence, ensure data integrity in MCM, and communicate risks and mitigation actions to executive leadership while advancing standardized processes and tools across the organization.

Qualifications

• Functional Knowledge: deep expertise in cost optimization, supply chain, and MCOS/MCM tools, including forecasting and actuals reporting methodologies.
• Business Expertise: interprets cross-BU and enterprise-level cost challenges; drives best practices and scalable levers to improve cost performance.
• Leadership: leads cross-functional initiatives with moderate to high complexity; influences without authority to drive alignment and execution.
• Problem Solving: solves complex, ambiguous enterprise-level challenges; applies analytical rigor to identify risks and opportunities.
• Impact: contributes to achievement of SPG MCOS targets, forecast accuracy, and financial outcomes.
• Interpersonal Skills: communicates clearly with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures MCOS targets are aligned with SAM groups, BUs, and central teams on priorities and pipeline expectations.
• Consolidates MCOS forecasts and ensures they are reflected in MCM with monthly updates and scenario planning.
• Partners with Finance for quarter-end actuals reporting, savings validation, and executive readiness.
• Develops robust MCOS pipeline across BUs and SAM teams (P2P, Configurations, DCRs, Co-Innovation) with focus on quality and execution.
• Tracks all MCOS projects in MCM with data integrity, including timelines, risk management, and ownership clarity.
• Adopts standard MCOS processes, reporting frameworks, and tools across the organization.
• Collaborates across SAMs, MPMs, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to remove barriers and accelerate savings realization.
• Leads SPG-level MCOS cadence (weekly reviews, BU/SAM forums, executive updates) and communicates risks and mitigations.
• Uses data and tools to drive informed decisions and maximize MCOS impact at the enterprise level.

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: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00

Location: Austin,TX

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. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Ensures SPG achieves MCOS targets by aligning SAM groups, BUs, and central teams on priorities, pipeline expectations, and execution rigor across all cost reduction lanes.

Ensures enterprise MCOS forecasts are consolidated, maintained, and accurately reflected in MCM, including monthly updates, scenario planning, and alignment to AOP targets.

Ensures quarter-end actuals reporting is completed in partnership with Finance, including validation of savings realization, reconciliation of forecast vs. actuals, and executive reporting readiness.

Ensures robust MCOS pipeline development across BUs and SAM teams (P2P, Configurations, DCRs, Co-Innovation, Resourcing, Should Cost), with focus on pipeline sufficiency, quality, and execution readiness.

Ensures all MCOS projects and programs are tracked within MCM with high data integrity, including financial validation, timelines, risks, and ownership clarity.

Ensures standard MCOS processes, reporting frameworks, and tool usage are consistently adopted across all organizations.

Effectively works across SAMs, MPMs, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to remove execution barriers, drive alignment, and accelerate savings realization.

Leads SPG-level MCOS operating cadence (weekly reviews, BU/SAM forums, executive updates), ensuring clear communication of risks, gaps, and mitigation actions.

Ensures effective utilization of data, tools, and resources to drive informed decision-making and maximize MCOS impact at the enterprise level.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates deep expertise in cost optimization, supply chain, and MCOS/MCM tools, including forecasting and actuals reporting methodologies.

Business Expertise

Interprets cross-BU and enterprise-level cost challenges; drives best practices and scalable levers to improve cost performance and meet SPG targets.

Leadership

Leads cross-functional, cross-organizational initiatives with moderate to high complexity; influences without authority to drive alignment and execution.

Problem Solving

Solves complex, ambiguous enterprise-level challenges; applies strong analytical rigor to identify risks, gaps, and innovative cost reduction strategies.

Impact

Impacts achievement of SPG MCOS targets, forecast accuracy, and financial outcomes; work directly supports executive decision-making and operational performance.

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates complex concepts clearly to executive and cross-functional stakeholders; drives alignment and influences adoption of standardized processes and tools.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Not Specified

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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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