Non-Tech Program Manager

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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Serve as part of Global TKM Readiness Team
• Lead and management new TKM(Total Kit Managment) opportunities and evaluation projects from initiation through production readiness.
• Serve as the primary TKM project manager coordinating cross-functional teams including Spares Business Unit Sales Engineering Supply Chain Field Services Logistics Planning Purchasing Finance etc.
• Develop and maintain project plans milestones and timelines to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive cross-functional alignment by facilitating regular project meetings tracking action items and resolving roadblocks.
• Identify project risks assess business impact and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ensure that critical project deliverables are completed on schedule while maintaining quality and customer expectations.
• Manage customer evaluation program and communicate status key decisions risks and escalation items to management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering activities to ensure timely completion of evaluations deliverables and customer commitments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support customer evaluations product qualifications and readiness activities.
• Coordinate project priorities across multiple regions and functions while balancing business needs and resource constraints.
• Continuously improve project management processes governance and execution efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Operations Management or a related field. Masters degree is a plus.
• 8 years of project or program management experience in a high-tech manufacturing engineering or operations environment.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional projects with multi stakeholders across global organizations.
• Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) product evaluation qualification and commercialization processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects in a fast-paced dynamic environment with evolving business needs.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Experience working with global regions is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts build alignment and drive execution across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and project planning skills with a focus on execution and results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook) for project planning data analysis reporting and executive presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer operational project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Additional Information

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