Strategic Operations & PMO Leader (AI-Driven)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, seeks an Operations Strategic Planning & Program Manager in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive strategic planning, track key programs, and deploy AI-enabled PMO tools to improve decision-making and execution across supply chain and manufacturing teams.

You will partner with multiple organizations to shape quarterly reviews, monitor performance, and deliver insights that align with five-year strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong self-motivation and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable with ambiguity in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Advanced AI fluency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage JOLT annual strategic planning and reviews (SR), quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and internal senior leaders’ forums.
• Develop and own strategic program trackers, scorecards, and dashboards to provide performance visibility.
• Develop and deploy AI-enabled PMO tools and workflows that deliver executive insights, improve decision-making, enhance productivity, and accelerate execution.
• Identify functional connections, opportunities, and initiatives by partnering with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, BU operations, AGS operations, and Global Quality organization.
• Organize and coordinate JOLT executive reviews, governance forums, ensuring clear action tracking and accountability.
• Conduct strategic analysis and research on semiconductor industry, emerging technology/business, and industry trends to inform executive decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Ambiguity tolerance

AI fluency

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, seeks an Operations Strategic Planning & Program Manager in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive strategic planning, track key programs, and deploy AI-enabled PMO tools to improve decision-making and execution across supply chain and manufacturing teams.

You will partner with multiple organizations to shape quarterly reviews, monitor performance, and deliver insights that align with five-year strategic goals.