Strategic Planning & Program Portfolio Manager

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a strategic PMO leader to shape the JOLT program and drive annual planning and quarterly reviews.

You will partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver actionable dashboards and AI-driven tools that improve execution and visibility across global operations. The role emphasizes advanced AI fluency, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, technically complex environment in Santa Clara, CA.

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 & reviews (SR), quarterly business reviews (QBR) and internal senior leaders’ forums.
• Develop and own strategic program trackers, scorecards, and dashboard 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, 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

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers.

We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

About JOLT (Joint Operations Leadership Team)

JOLT is a cross-functional organization responsible for shaping operational strategy, aligning enterprise-level priorities, and driving strategic initiatives that improve operational excellence and strengthen customer trust. It serves as a hub function for the company’s operations and business units to:

• Develop mid / long-term operational goals & strategies to improve supply and manufactory capacity, agility and resiliency
• Support communication across various organizations / levels to drive company’s needle-moving programs in operations
• Quickly prototype software-based pilot solutions to digitally transform existing business processes
• Provide insights through data analytics to monitor and improve operational efficiency

JOLT strategy & PMO team works directly with JOLT executives to shape the overall 5-year strategy in annual strategic planning process, define annual operational plan (AOP), and track execution performance through quarterly business reviews (QBRs), leadership review forums, and strategic program portfolio management.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage JOLT annual strategic planning & reviews (SR), quarterly business reviews (QBR) and internal senior leaders’ forums.
• Develop and own strategic program trackers, scorecards, and dashboard 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, industry trends to inform executive decision-making.

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).

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing, and business operations in semiconductor industry.
• Program management experience.
• Experience in business strategy, operations, and analytics.

What to Expect

A dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn from senior leaders. Mentorship and training to develop your skills in strategy, operations, and program management.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.

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