Program Manager

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer Salary:$88,000.00 - $

Location:

Austin,TX, Boise,, Chandler,AZ, Dallas-Richardson,TX, Hillsboro,OR, Phoenix,AZ, Rio Rancho,NMYou’ll 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 customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re 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.

Key Responsibilities Serve as Program Owner for AGS strategic initiatives, with accountability for program objectives, priorities, execution, risks, and business outcomes.

Own and manage the development and readiness pipeline in partnership with AGS and cross-functional teams, aligning priorities with shipment plans, customer service commitments, business requirements, and installed-base demand.

Establish and maintain program governance, including milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, action tracking, and escalation mechanisms.

Develop and maintain program scorecards, dashboards, and decision models to measure performance, identify gaps, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Identify execution and development gaps, determine root causes, and drive cross-functional actions toward resolution.

Assess and communicate program value, priorities, risks, and business impact across:
Customer value, Business Unit (BU) value, and AGS/internal organizational value

Develop and maintain business requirements, project documentation, standard processes, and operational guidelines.

Build alignment across cross-functional organizations and drive execution through influence without direct authority.

Translate complex data and operational information into clear business insights, recommendations, and executive-level communications.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity, scalability, and process effectiveness.

Proactively identify, assess, communicate, and manage program risks and dependencies.

Drive change-management activities required to enable adoption and sustainment of new processes and capabilities.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience owning or managing complex, cross-functional programs or projects in a global business environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with data analysis, quantitative analysis, and decision modeling.

Demonstrated ability to develop business requirements and translate business needs into executable plans and measurable outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, establish alignment, and drive results without direct management authority.

Strong communication, organizational, and program/project management skills.

Ability to communicate complex issues, business impacts, and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.

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