Productivity Program Manager

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

25d • $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

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Analytics or a related field
• 3-5 years in Operations, Service Operations, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Productivity Improvement, or Continuous Improvement (CI)
• Proven experience in cycle time reduction and cost optimization initiatives
• Proven experience in process improvement and Lean implementation
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives
• Strong data orientation: Working with dashboards (Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong data orientation: Translating data into actionable improvements
• Strong data orientation: Change management & stakeholder influencing without authority

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Project or Program Management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile)
• Experience leading global programs across multiple regions
• Exposure to field or frontline operations
• Experience driving adoption of data and productivity tools
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end transformation initiatives, from strategy and analysis through implementation and sustainment

Responsibilities

• Translate complex field and operational data into actionable insights and improvement opportunities.
• Build and manage a prioritized pipeline of productivity initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams across regions and functions to drive execution and achieve measurable productivity gains.
• Ensure disciplined program management, governance, and accountability throughout implementation.
• Develop scalable adoption mechanisms, including standard work processes, performance dashboards, and structured change management frameworks.
• Embed improvements into daily operations to ensure long-term sustainability and continuous performance improvement.
• Provide executive-level reporting and visibility into initiative progress, risks, and business outcomes.
• Facilitate governance and decision-making forums to support prioritization, alignment, and value realization.
• Track, measure, and communicate the impact of productivity initiatives across the organization.
• Drive sustainable, repeatable productivity improvements that can be scaled globally.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program

What This Job Offers

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