Manager IV, Technical Project/Program Management - (M4)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation. Will participate in the development of strategies, processes and resources.
• Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.
• Coordinates allocated resources from within the Division to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project. Initiates and manages purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Participates on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects. Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals.
• Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
• Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented, and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with company policies including (but not limited to) engineering/lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality, ISO, safety and others as required.
• Spearheads research and development of new applications, as appropriate, and creates as needed processes, designs, and/or application are incorporated into Applied Materials business units.
• Works on difficult issues that impact design and product success and/or addresses operational efficiency and financial performance. Success is measured by one or more of the following: reduction is operational costs, such as Period, Burden and Variance; Reduction in materials costs of products.
• Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
• Solid hands-on knowledge and experience with C# and other tools to analyzes both numeric and object series, as well as Data Frame column sets of mixed data types
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound understanding of basic areas of Computer Science such as Algorithms, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Databases.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket)
• Manages cross functional teams and projects

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

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.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$124,000.00 - $170,500.00

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.