Non-Technical Project/Program Management III

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

1d•$88,000 - $121,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. This Project Management role will drive TKM and Customer Portal projects that impact revenue, productivity, and customer experience benefits.

Requirements

Hands-on, highly organized project manager who has led global projects consisting of cross-functional teams across multiple businesses
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Experience managing complex projects spanning automation, regulatory compliance, digital enablement, and global logistics initiatives.
Experience leading ERP/systems projects, from Initiate to Close phases
Demonstrated ability to liaise between Business and IT on project requirements, design, testing, and deployment
Program/project management, software/system implementations, process standardization
Specific systems and business processes necessary to support a global order management organization
Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams across multiple business units globally
Strong project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management and time management
Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly
Proven executive level presence and ability to influence executive level decisions
Proven financial and business acumen
Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.
Adept with SAP ERP system
Self-driven: take the initiative to learn and add value to the organization
Flexible/adaptable: able to adjust, expand, and change as required to support the organization and projects
Dependable/Dedicated: make and keep commitments; achieve results; team player
Curious/Knowledge Seeker: willingness to learn and drill down to understand; able to connect the dots quickly
Organized/Detailed-oriented: clear communication and detailed project planning; anticipate and mitigate
Customer Focused: promptly resolve customer issues and respond to inquiries
Innovative/resourceful: explore all possibilities and networking opportunities to come up solutions

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred
Experience leading order management process optimization and systems automation and integration projects

Responsibilities

Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.
Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
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 regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.
Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.
Effectively work with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program.