Senior BU Operations & Program Lead

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs within the MDP product group, aligning division budgets and driving operational excellence across the enterprise. The role focuses on optimizing cash, inventory, and OPEX while delivering strategic initiatives and GM targets.

Located in a multi-site environment in Austin and Santa Clara, the position emphasizes leadership, risk management, and collaboration with supply chain, finance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional programs.
• Ability to optimize Balance Sheet, cash, and inventory.
• Experience in cost reduction and GM targets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cross-functional execution of programs to meet and exceed Division(s) and financial goals for the MDP product group
• Coordinate division(s) product portfolio prioritization and budget alignment
• Drive Planning and Operational execution to ensure optimal Balance Sheet performance, including optimization of cash and Inventory Mgmt. Ensure OPEX (operating expense) spending is in alignment with project plans and spending targets for division(s)
• Responsible for business process creation and continuous improvement
• Manage and drive division(s) COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans to deliver GM (gross margin) targets
• Own some interface points across the enterprise including supply chain, AGS and drive specific plans for continuous improvement
• Achieve tactical alignment of the division'(s) objectives with segment and Applied Materials plans
• Develop and Drive cross divisional programs

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs within the MDP product group, aligning division budgets and driving operational excellence across the enterprise. The role focuses on optimizing cash, inventory, and OPEX while delivering strategic initiatives and GM targets.

Located in a multi-site environment in Austin and Santa Clara, the position emphasizes leadership, risk management, and collaboration with supply chain, finance, and engineering teams.