Senior Global Project & ERP Program Manager

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a project/program manager to drive global initiatives across multiple business units. You will define objectives, manage milestones, and ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards while coordinating with IT and business teams to optimize processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams, strong problem solving, and excellent communication, with experience in ERP projects and SAP. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, highly organized project manager who has led global projects across multiple businesses.
• Experience with ERP/systems projects from Initiate to Close.
• Liaise between Business and IT on project requirements, design, testing, and deployment.
• PMP certification preferred; cross-functional collaboration across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Defines project objectives, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning.
• Ensures projects are completed per requirements, with attention to specifications and costs.
• Documents all phases and ensures compliance with policies, patents, confidentiality and safety.
• Optimizes utilization of material and financial resources; collaborates to maximize productivity.
• Leads cross-functional teams and drives timely delivery across global initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Executive presence

Financial acumen

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a project/program manager to drive global initiatives across multiple business units. You will define objectives, manage milestones, and ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards while coordinating with IT and business teams to optimize processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams, strong problem solving, and excellent communication, with experience in ERP projects and SAP. Travel up to 10% is expected.