Talent Development Expert

Talent Development Expert

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. Join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Salary: $ – $
Locations: Austin, TX;
Santa Clara, CA
We provide a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and growth. You will be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what is possible while learning every day in a leading global company.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We are committed to programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth. Learn more about our benefits on our Careers website.

• Conceptualize, develop, and facilitate management and organizational development programs and initiatives in the US.
• Define and manage the complexity of programs with multiple stakeholders including Business Leaders, HR Business Partners, TD team members, and other relevant HR stakeholders.
• Design innovative, state‑of‑the‑art learning solutions that change behavior and improve performance, velocity, and scale.
• Utilize expert facilitation skills for delivering management and professional development interventions and programs across the organization.
• Coach leaders, including providing feedback through 360° assessments.
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of Talent Management Best Known Methods (BKMs) throughout the organization.

• 10+ years of experience in organization development and/or management development.
• Strategic, systems‑thinking approach and complex change‑management expertise.
• Well‑developed interpersonal, communication, and diplomacy skills to manage up and down the organization.
• Experience in a complex global company in a fast‑paced environment preferred.
• Instructional design experience focused on management development solutions.
• Effective engagement with leaders across all levels, including senior stakeholders.
• Consultative mindset with an execution focus.
• Experience managing TD programs, aligning multiple priorities, setting lead indicators, and tracking progress.
• Proficiency with practical tools/models for leadership, management, organization, team, and talent improvement interventions.
• Global experience and flexibility to understand unique business/regional needs.
• Rapid, agile response to changing organizational needs and ability to adjust resources and timelines.
• Open‑mindedness, curiosity, and a sense of urgency, energy, and focus.
• Patience and measured response to challenges, collaborating effectively across functions.

Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time
Relocation Eligible: Yes

Compensation will be based on location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates may be eligible for bonus and stock award programs. The posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus 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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