Who We Are
Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge continuously pushing the boundaries ofscience and engineering to make possiblethe next generations of technology join us to Make Possible a Better Future.
What We Offer
Salary:
$112000.00 - $154000.00
Location:
AustinTX Santa ClaraCA
At Applied we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness health and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. Were 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.
Youll also 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 empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge continuously pushing the boundaries ofscience and engineering to make possiblethe next generations of technology join us to Make Possible a Better Future.
What We Offer
Location:
AustinTX Santa ClaraCA or Gloucester MA (Austin TX preferred)
At Applied we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness health and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. Were 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.
Youll also 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 empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.
Overview
We are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader responsible for Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) communications change management training and employee engagement. We are looking for passionate driven collaborative individuals who will lead inspire and drive excellence withing GSP and across the organization.
Role Description:
As the Global Strategic Communications and Engagement Manager for Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) you will lead develop implement and manage communication change and engagement strategies that enhance the understanding perception and effectiveness of the function within the organization and with external and internal stakeholders. This role will translate the organizational brand value simplify and articulate complex initiatives policies and successes into clear compelling and consistent messages to drive understanding engagement and value.
Summary Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a global team responsible for communications change management learning and development and engagement strategies for global procurement function
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy that aligns with the organizations goals and objectives.
- Drive brand awareness and communicate organization promises to the business.
- Align communication strategies with overall business objectives and goals. Identify key messages target audiences and appropriate communication channels for maximum impact.
- Support executive communications across a variety of channels including email all hands presentations speeches etc.
- Enhance relationships with internal and external stakeholders by delivering clear and impactful messages.
- Manage internal communications and engagement calendar across all channels and execute on behalf of stakeholders end users and suppliers.
- Simplify translate articulate complex initiatives policies and successes to drive understanding and collaboration.
- Drive change management strategies including communications to ensure successful change deployment from awareness to design to acceptance and sustainability. Partner with GSP colleagues and the Center of Excellence to ensure alignment execution support for transformational change strategies and communications.
- Design deliver and manage training and learning strategies that enable continued growth and development across the department.
- Manage/oversee employee engagement and reward programs through targeted engagement strategies and programs that foster high performance and employee engagement
To be successful in role:
- Collaborate with partners across AMAT for example Finance IT Legal HR Corporate Marketing and other Applied teams with intersecting goals programs and strategies to align communications and streamline employee experiences.
- Collaborate internally within GSP and across regions and time zones including Knowledge Management Process Systems Strategy Sourcing Contracting Supplier Risk groups and Global Ops to communicate processes to improve customer and supplier experiences.
- Support Program Change Management initiatives by advising delivering communications execution support connecting and ensuring integration with overarching strategy and calendar. Run integrated campaigns to build awareness and educate stakeholders and suppliers about change and required actions.
- Work with internal leaders to create core messaging and content for all internal Applied communication channels including but not limited intra-net sites events (roadshows) system landing pages emails newsletters videos Teams messages and drip learning and engagement content.
- Work with GSP leaders and cross functional stakeholders to create external supplier-facing content for all external communication channels including but not limited to presentations events (roadshows summits) how-to guides website copy emails letters and newsletters.
- Work to enhance the internal brand and reputation of organization highlight strategic value and contributions.
- Own continuous improvements in communications structure rhythms and messaging and proactively measure track and analyze effectiveness of all programs using relevant metrics surveys website analytics.
- Directly impact employee recruiting and retention success employee engagement score hiring goals and employee satisfaction.
- Support scoping rollout and implementation of employee programs for training upskilling and development.
- Focus on innovation with a client-focused leadership encourage why not over why prioritize progress over perfection and emphasize action and accountability.
- Travel as needed to Applied sites to support organization investments connections and engagement.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- 10 years of leading corporate communications and/or marketing experience in global organizations. Proven leadership and expertise in technical domain: communications change management program management and strategic project management.
- Strong business acumen; understanding of supply chain and global procurement principles
- Superior communication skills (written verbal and visual) and proven ability to build relationships and influence diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently drive and influence across functional and organizational and complex global boundaries -- all levels and across diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategies.
- Intimate knowledge of established and innovative corporate communication channels and tools with applicable knowledge of how and when to best leverage them.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills; ability to strategically influence at all levels collaborate with creative strategic mind e.g. encourage out-of-the box solutions and perspectives.
- Act as communications and engagement advisor to procurement leaders stakeholders providing guidance on messaging and presentations.
- Demonstrates strategic and operational leadership skills and experience in guiding creative teams with the ability to attract hire and develop talent.
- Experienced leader with the capability to drive engagement participation and performance across the team. Skilled in coaching and providing constructive performance feedback for individual growth and development.
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.
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