Non-Technical Project/Program Management IV - Escalation Mgmt

Applied Materials, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Bonus program

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Non-Technical Project/Program Manager IV for Escalation Management in Austin or Santa Clara. You will drive regional escalation containment, analyze supply risks, and communicate with field teams and customers to prevent issues.

The role requires developing proactive communication packages, translating large data sets into insights, and collaborating with purchasing to inform supplier risk messaging. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer order fulfillment and supply chain processes.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of proactive communication packages outlining identified risks and potential impact before issues escalate.
• Mine, process, and analyze supply, escalation, and customer data to derive meaningful insights.
• Analyze spare part supply risks and prioritize actions for early mitigation.
• Partner with purchasing/commodity teams to develop supplier risk communications.
• Ensure accountability across stakeholders and support cross-functional projects.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Non-Technical Project/Program Management IV - Escalation MgmtApply: Austin,TX: Santa Clara,CA: Full time: Posted Today: R2629866**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 - $148,500.00Location:Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CAYou’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.Regional FulfillmentThe Regional Escalation Team is responsible for interfacing with regional Field Service Teams and driving part escalation containment as well as creating proactive awareness of global supply risks at both a part, commodity, and vendor level. Key responsibilities for this role will be analyzing, understanding, containing, resolving, and proactively communicating supply risks.Team Responsibilities include:* Own the development of proactive communication packages for customers, outlining identified risks and potential impact before issues escalate.* Apply strong analytical skills to mine, process, and analyze supply, escalation, and customer data, translating it into meaningful insights and recommendations that identify risks* Comfortability working with large, complex data sets; able to quickly digest high volumes of information and turn them into clear, audience-appropriate outputs, from detailed analyses for working teams to concise executive summaries for leadership and customers* Analyze spare part supply risks, assessing likelihood and customer impact, and prioritize them for early action.* Partner with purchasing and commodity organizations to develop pat family/supplier risk communications to proactively communicate risk* Ensure accountability and follow‐through across all stakeholders without owning day‐to‐day transactional execution* Help institutionalize consistent regional fulfillment processes, tools, and governance* Manage cross-functional projects within Operations.* Ensure compliance with internal processes and timelines.* Prepare and present status reports and updates to stakeholders.* Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.**Functional Knowledge*** Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.* Has intermediate level of knowledge of customer order fulfillment, systems, and tools, such as SAP.* Able to collect and analyze data in order to solve problems, improve processes and make decisions.* Understands supply / demand signals* Develop basic knowledge of AMAT products**Business Expertise*** Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work* Has knowledge of semiconductor equipment industry and customer expectations* Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.* Global experience working with different backgrounds and cultures**Leadership*** Ability to influence stakeholders* Ability to drive long term solutions needed to scale the business**Problem Solving*** Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.* Collects and utilizes data for decision making and process improvements.* Applies analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve fulfillment issues.**Impact*** Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies**Interpersonal Skills*** Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and spoken English.* Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues while focused on fulfillment of customer orders* Ability to work in matrixed organization and deliver complex communications at various levels within AGS organization* Builds and maintains positive and effective relationships with internal and external customers and partners. **Additional Information****Time Type:**Full time**Employee Type:**Assignee / Regular**Travel:**Yes, 10% of the Time**Relocation Eligible:**NoThe 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.