Non-Technical Project/Program Management

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a project/program management professional to define objectives and prepare preliminary activities for assigned projects and programs, including determining outcomes, milestones, viability, and resource plans. The role ensures assigned work is completed according to requirements, with attention to specifications, costs, resource utilization, and timelines. It also ensures development phases are documented and relevant information is shared with other functional areas. The position requires compliance with company policies concerning engineering/lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality, and safety, as well as effective use of material and financial resources and collaboration with staff to maximize project or program productivity. The role calls for conceptual and practical expertise in its discipline, knowledge of how the area works with others, and awareness of market competition. The employee may serve as a resource to less experienced colleagues and lead small projects with manageable risks and resource needs. The position involves solving complex problems, exercising judgment across multiple information sources, and building consensus when explaining difficult or sensitive information. The position is based in Santa Clara, California. It may involve physical tasks and, potentially, work in a clean room requiring personal protective equipment. The role is full-time and regular. Travel expectations are not specified; relocation is not available.

Requirements

Conceptual and practical expertise in the role’s discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Knowledge of best practices and how the role’s area integrates with others; awareness of competition and market differentiators.
Ability to solve complex problems, consider new perspectives on existing solutions, and exercise judgment based on multiple sources of information.
Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus.
May require standing for extended periods; walking; working in tight spaces; bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
May require distinguishing between colors, working in an environment with noise that may be difficult for individuals with noise sensitivity, and using hand and power tools.
If working in a clean room, may require use of personal protective equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Responsibilities

Define project and program objectives for areas of responsibility and ensure preliminary activities—including determining outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning—are completed.
Ensure assigned projects and programs meet predetermined requirements, including product/process specifications, costs, resource utilization, and timelines.
Document all phases of project, program, and/or process development and report, disseminate, or transfer information required by other functional areas.
Comply with company policies regarding engineering/lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality, and safety.
Use material and financial resources effectively.
Work with other staff to maximize project/program productivity.
May act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.