Director, IMS Technical Project/ Program Management

Provides leadership and direction on Technical Projects that involve co-ordination with Customers and internal development within Applied's Business Units. Is accountable for the performance and results of IMS Memory Programs. Executes IMS Memory business plans and contributes to the development of market share growth. Directs and controls the activities of Memory Programs with Key Memory Customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Match Applied's product capability/roadmap with customer's technical requirements/roadmaps. Deliver technology support to customers.
• Setup development direction for IMS Memory programs that involve co-ordination with Customers and internal development within Applied's Business Units to ensure successful implementation.
• Create a mechanism to communicate issues, track progress and pull resources from multiple business unit and/or functions. Uses sound statistical techniques and problem solving methodologies DOEs (Designs of Experiment) to quickly determine root cause and action plans.
• Initiate and prioritize joint development programs (JDPs) and ensure successful demos execution.
• Provides oversight of customer demos, including defining demo conditions and analyzing results.
• Assists account teams in managing the customer account to enhance customer satisfaction and increase AMAT's product and technical reputation.
• Works with business unit in technology development and transfer to customers including customized process development. Plans unit process sequence based on customer requirements. Negotiates process specifications and service offerings with customers. Takes ownership of delivering the required solution to the customers that meets specification.
• Serves as the customer expert across a broad range of products. Plays a key role in defining product strategy and identifying gaps. Provides feedback to business unit heads on process and hardware improvements to meet customer roadmap requirements.
• Takes the lead in positioning new technologies to customers utilizing technical information from business unit. Interfaces with customers at key development and manufacturing sites to form strategic partnerships to evaluate new and emerging technologies and oversees joint development activities or beta-site testing programs. Makes executive level presentations.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in own and related technology groups.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Collaborates cross functionally internal to external; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional strategy, executes IMS Memory business plans and contributes to the development of market share growth. Directs and controls the activities of Memory Programs with Key Memory Customers.

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 10 - 15 Years

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$184,000.00 - $253,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.