Senior Manager, Global Internal Audit

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.

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Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CAYou’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. Requires specialized expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Lead functional teams or projects.

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

Key Responsibilities Serve as the subject-matter expert on SAP ECC internal controls as part of the SOX PMO, partnering with the IT organization (GIS) on the design and implementation of automated controls (ITACs), key reports, and general IT controls (GITCs) across the SAP environment, including resolution of related control issues

Liaise with the Company’s external auditors to align on the overall direction of the SAP internal control environment, including key risks and minimum control requirements

Partner with the IT Audit function to lead IT audits, including but not limited to IT security, access controls, disaster recovery, and lab / physical security, along with application-specific internal control reviews

Participate in the Company’s SAP S/4 implementation, with responsibility for ensuring the internal control environment is designed and optimized for control automation

Engage in a real time system assessment (RTSA) of the SAP S/4 implementation to help ensure audit requirements and appropriate SDLC controls are in place and operating effectively

Help risk-assess, adopt, and socialize AI SOX and audit tools and technologies, and develop and evangelize strong governance over their use Manage one or more direct reports in a people manager capacity, in addition to supervising ad hoc teams of other GIA resources to deliver engagements

This role combines deep, hands-on ownership of the SAP internal control environment with broader IT audit leadership, SAP S/4 implementation support, and people management responsibilities.

Functional Knowledge SAP ECC and SAP S/4 technical knowledge, including prior implementation, audit, IT business analyst, or IT support experience with SAP Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and…