Strategic Operations & Analytics Project Manager

0001 Applied Materials, Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; CAD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a motivated Project/Program Manager to join our Business Operations & Strategy team. This role supports strategic planning, program management, and business analytics in a dynamic technology environment, developing insights to inform decisions and maintain operating cadence.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure documentation confidentiality, and help advance dashboards and data-driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); SQL, familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and growth through previous assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining an operating rhythm playbook for a growing organization.
• Support program management for key meetings, forums, and technical projects.
• Help prepare executive communications for strategic planning and business reviews.
• Contribute to dashboards, trackers, and scorecards for performance visibility.
• Assist with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to provide business insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and confidentiality requirements in documentation (e.g., part numbers, shipment conformity).
• Participate in change management and adoption efforts for new tools and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

SQL

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a motivated Project/Program Manager to join our Business Operations & Strategy team. This role supports strategic planning, program management, and business analytics in a dynamic technology environment, developing insights to inform decisions and maintain operating cadence.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure documentation confidentiality, and help advance dashboards and data-driven initiatives.