Technical Project / Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock award program

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior Program Manager for the JOLT Program Management Office & Operations Product Development to drive Integrated Business Planning (IBP) initiatives across supply chain and manufacturing.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, develop execution plans, and produce executive-ready updates, while managing risks and using Excel and SQL to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years in technical program management, business operations, or operations transformation; at least 3 years leading programs with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel: complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and scenario/sensitivity analysis.
• Ability to structure, clean, and analyze large datasets; turn results into executive-ready recommendations.
• Experience with S&OP/IBP processes and enterprise planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) initiatives, tracking milestones and actions.
• Define work plans, timelines, and success criteria for projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners across Supply Chain, SPG, JOLT, and Business Units to gather inputs and align priorities.
• Document planning assumptions, risks, and opportunities clearly.
• Prepare program status updates, meeting notes, and follow-ups; produce executive-ready updates and business cases.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Data analysis

Executive summaries

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP APO/IBP

Kinaxis

o9

Relational databases

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

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.

The JOLT Program Management Office & Operations Product Development team drives technology, business processes, and strategic innovation supporting Applied Materials Global Operations. The rapid growth in semiconductor markets across the world presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics. In this role, you will support programs that serve as key enablers for Global Operations. We need individuals who are thoughtful, eager to learn, and ready to change how an entire industry approaches solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end execution of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) initiatives, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and actions are clearly tracked.
• Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous problem spaces by defining work plans, timelines, and success criteria.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional partners across Supply Chain, SPG, JOLT, and Business Units to gather inputs, align priorities, and close gaps.
• Ensure planning assumptions, risks, and opportunities are clearly documented.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Product Management, and Business Units.
• Proactively identify risks, data gaps, and execution issues; elevate with clear context and recommended actions.
• Prepare program status updates, meeting notes, and follow‑ups to ensure accountability and momentum.
• Produce executive‑ready updates, decision documents, and business cases — tables, charts, and slides that a leader can act on without a verbal briefing.
• Drive alignment between stakeholders with competing priorities and unclear decision rights and make the decision path explicit when it isn't.
• Operate effectively without formal authority across matrixed, geographically distributed teams.

Data Analysis & Decision Support

• Perform detailed analysis across supply, demand, capacity, and material data to support planning decisions.
• Analyze outputs from planning and analytics tools (e.g., reports, heat maps, scenario outputs) to identify trends, constraints, and inconsistencies.
• Build and maintain analytical models, trackers, and summaries using Excel to support ongoing planning programs.
• Translate data into clear, structured insights and executive‑ready summaries (tables, charts, and slides).

Analytical & Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and scenario/sensitivity analysis.
• Ability to structure, clean, and analyze large and imperfect datasets.
• Working understanding of SQL and relational database concepts (tables, joins, keys) to query and interpret data.
• Experience creating clear data visualizations and summaries for business decision‑making.

Professional Experience & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years in technical program management, business operations, or operations transformation, including at least 3 years leading programs with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel: complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and scenario/sensitivity analysis. Working SQL and relational database fluency (tables, joins, keys) sufficient to query and interpret operational data independently.
• Ability to structure, clean, and analyze large and imperfect datasets, and to turn the result into an executive‑ready recommendation.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop execution plans, and drive teams toward measurable outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑facing presentation and facilitation capabilities.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain, product development, or technology environments.
• Experience leading business transformation, operational excellence, enterprise systems, data/analytics, automation, or digital product programs.
• Direct experience in semiconductor or high‑mix manufacturing planning — supply planning, capacity planning, or materials management.
• Experience with S&OP process management, clear understanding all aspect of S&OP / IBP
• Experience with an enterprise planning system (SAP APO/IBP, Kinaxis, o9, or comparable).
• Track record delivering in both Agile and stage‑gate environments and choosing correctly between them.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% 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.

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.

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