Non-Technical Project/Program Management

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a project/program management professional to ensure assigned projects and programs are planned and completed according to objectives and requirements. The role defines project objectives and oversees preliminary activities such as establishing outcomes and milestones, assessing viability, and planning resources. It monitors product and process specifications, costs, resource use, and completion schedules, and ensures project and process development is documented and information is shared with relevant functional areas. The position also supports compliance with company policies for engineering and lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality, and safety, and works with staff to use material and financial resources effectively and maximize project productivity. The role requires conceptual and practical expertise in its discipline, knowledge of related disciplines and business practices, and the ability to solve complex problems using information from multiple sources. The position may serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues and lead small projects. It works within broad guidelines and policies, affects activities across related teams, and communicates sensitive or difficult information while building consensus. The position is based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It may involve physical work and, where applicable, work in a clean room with required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in the relevant discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Knowledge of best practices and how the role’s area integrates with others, as well as awareness of competitors and market differentiators.
Ability to solve complex problems, consider new perspectives on existing solutions, and exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.
Ability to work within broad guidelines and policies and affect activities across own and related teams.
May require standing for extended periods; walking; working in tight spaces; bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
May require the ability to distinguish colors and work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for people with noise sensitivity.
May require use of hand and power tools.
If working in a clean room, may require appropriate personal protective equipment, including coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Responsibilities

Define project and program objectives and ensure preliminary work—including determining outcomes and milestones, viability studies, and resource planning—is completed.
Ensure assigned projects and programs meet predetermined requirements, including product and process specifications, costs, resource utilization, and completion timelines.
Document all phases of project, program, and process development and report, disseminate, or transfer information to other functional areas as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with company policies regarding engineering and lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality, and safety.
Ensure material and financial resources are used effectively.
Work with other staff to maximize project and program productivity.
Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and potentially lead small projects.
Explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus.