Technical Project/Program Manager

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking execution-driven productivity leaders for the SPO organization who blend field credibility with advanced analytics and program management to drive global initiatives end-to-end.

You will translate data into insights, manage a pipeline of productivity initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and develop scalable governance to sustain gains across the organization. This full-time role requires 3–5 years in operations or CI, a bachelor’s degree, and willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Analytics or related field.
• 3-5 years in Operations, Service Operations, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Productivity Improvement or CI.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex field and operational data into actionable insights and improvement opportunities.
• Build and manage a prioritized pipeline of productivity initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams across regions and functions to drive execution and achieve measurable productivity gains.
• Ensure disciplined program management, governance, and accountability throughout implementation.
• Develop scalable adoption mechanisms, including standard work processes and performance dashboards.

Skills

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Change management

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Mechanical Engineering / Systems Engineering / Data Science / Analytics

MBA

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

PMP / Agile certification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

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: $116,000.00 - $159,500.00 Location: Austin,TX, Dallas-Richardson,TX, Hillsboro,OR, Phoenix,AZ, 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. Learn more about our benefits.

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.

Job Summary

The SPO organization is seeking execution-driven productivity leaders who combine strong field credibility with advanced analytics and program management expertise. These leaders are expected to operate at the intersection of data insights and field execution, enabling scalable and sustainable productivity impact across the organization. In this role, productivity leaders will drive global initiatives end-to-end, starting from data-driven opportunity identification, through prioritization and structured execution, and into long-term sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex field and operational data into actionable insights and improvement opportunities.
• Build and manage a prioritized pipeline of productivity initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams across regions and functions to drive execution and achieve measurable productivity gains.
• Ensure disciplined program management, governance, and accountability throughout implementation.
• Develop scalable adoption mechanisms, including standard work processes, performance dashboards, and structured change management frameworks.
• Embed improvements into daily operations to ensure long-term sustainability and continuous performance improvement.
• Provide executive-level reporting and visibility into initiative progress, risks, and business outcomes.
• Facilitate governance and decision-making forums to support prioritization, alignment, and value realization.
• Track, measure, and communicate the impact of productivity initiatives across the organization.
• Drive sustainable, repeatable productivity improvements that can be scaled globally.

Education & Background

Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Industrial Engineering Operations Management Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Data Science Analytics or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Project or Program Management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile)

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years in: Operations Service Operations Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Productivity Improvement Continuous Improvement (CI)
• Proven experience in: Cycle time reduction and cost optimization initiatives Process improvement and Lean implementation Leading cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives Strong data orientation: Working with dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) Translating data into actionable improvements Change management & stakeholder influencing without authority

Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.

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