Productivity Program Manager

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

4d • $108,000 - $148,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The SPO organization is seeking execution-driven productivity leaders who combine strong field credibility with advanced analytics and program management expertise. These leaders are expected to operate at the intersection of data insights and field execution, enabling scalable and sustainable productivity impact across the organization. In this role, productivity leaders will drive global initiatives end-to-end, starting from data-driven opportunity identification, through prioritization and structured execution, and into long-term sustainment.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical / Systems Engineering, or Data Science / Analytics.
• 3-5 years in Operations / Service / Manufacturing, Industrial engineering / productivity / CI roles.
• Proven experience in Cycle Time (CT) / Cost reduction, Process improvement / Lean implementation, Leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong data orientation: Working with dashboards (Power BI, Tableau), Translating data into actionable improvements.
• Change management & stakeholder influencing without authority.
• Experience in global programs (multi-region execution).
• Exposure to field operations.
• Leading data tools adoption.
• Driving end-to-end transformation (not just analysis).

Nice To Haves

• MBA
• Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
• Program / Project Management certifications (PMP, Agile)

Responsibilities

• Translating complex field data into actionable insights.
• Build and manage a prioritized pipeline of improvement opportunities aligned with strategic business goals.
• Leading cross-functional teams across regions and functions.
• Ensuring disciplined execution and delivery of measurable productivity gains.
• Establish scalable mechanisms for adoption, including standard work, performance dashboards and structured change management frameworks to embed improvements into daily operations.
• Play a key role in governance and visibility, providing executive-level reporting, facilitating decision-making forums, and ensuring clear tracking of value realization.
• Sustaining impact and enabling consistent, repeatable productivity across the global organization.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Participation in a bonus program.
• Stock award program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level