GFG Project Manager/Highspot Administrator

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

60d • $88,000 - $121,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Project Manager and Highspot Administrator at Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions. The company designs, builds, and services cutting-edge equipment for the display and semiconductor industries. The position involves managing project objectives, ensuring completion within predetermined requirements, and documenting all phases of development. A significant part of the role includes administering and maintaining the Highspot platform, configuring its settings, managing integrations, supporting upgrades, developing training materials, monitoring adoption, and serving as a point of contact for user support. The goal is to optimize platform usage, improve seller productivity, and reduce friction in the sales process.

Requirements

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years experience in Sales Enablement, Sales Operations, Marketing Operations, Event Management, or related fields
• Hands-on experience administering Highspot (or similar enablement platforms such as Seismic or Showpad)
• Detailed oriented, experience in organizing complex events, excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and project management skills
• Analytical mindset with experience using reporting tools and data insights
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

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 event/program requirements, 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 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.
• Administer and maintain the Highspot platform, including Spots, permissions, user roles, and content organization
• Configure platform settings, templates, scores, and workflows to align with business needs
• Manage integrations with Salesforce (SFDC), Outlook, Teams, and other enterprise tools
• Support upgrades, releases, and new feature adoption
• Develop training materials, quick reference guides, and best practices
• Monitor adoption metrics and drive initiatives to improve engagement and usage
• Serve as the primary point of contact for user support and troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities to optimize platform usage, processes, and content strategy
• Stay current with Highspot best practices, features, and roadmap
• Drive enhancements that improve seller productivity and reduce friction in the sales process

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day
• Programs and support for personal and professional growth
• Care for employees at work, at home, or wherever they may go
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Potential 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