Strategic Operations & Programs Manager II

0001 Applied Materials, Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; CAD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a motivated Project/Program Manager to join our Business Operations & Strategy team. You will support strategic planning, program management, and business analytics in a dynamic tech environment, maintaining operating cadence and developing insights to inform decisions across the organization.

You will ensure compliance and confidentiality in documentation, contribute to dashboards and executive communications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on key

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 thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a motivated Project/Program Manager to join our Business Operations & Strategy team. You will support strategic planning, program management, and business analytics in a dynamic tech environment, maintaining operating cadence and developing insights to inform decisions across the organization.

You will ensure compliance and confidentiality in documentation, contribute to dashboards and executive communications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on key