Sr, Director - Technical Project / Program Management

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$192,000 - $264,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a senior leader to direct an engineering group responsible for division-wide engineering issues and complex engineering programs. The role leads the design, development, and implementation of programs according to project budgets and release schedules, and anticipates future needs by establishing new engineering design and development approaches at division or segment level. It develops long-range plans and engineering or product strategies, reviews engineering specifications, and ensures programs and processes address high-value problems and align with organizational direction. The position interfaces with internal and external customers on engineering matters, provides direction to reporting engineering managers on long-term program and strategy design, and defines and reports performance metrics against division goals. The role requires broad functional and business expertise, leadership across multiple management levels, strategic problem solving, and the ability to influence and negotiate at executive levels. The employee must understand and comply with Applied Materials’ Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrate its core values. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, is full-time, requires 10% travel, and is eligible for relocation. The posted salary range is $192,000–$264,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered; candidates may also be eligible for bonus and stock awards, as applicable.

Requirements

Broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories, and practices, including the changing business environment.
In-depth knowledge of the relevant segment or function, business, and commercial expertise.
Leadership experience directing through multiple levels of managers and executing business-unit, department, or sub-functional strategy.
Ability to evaluate key business challenges and direct the development of new or innovative solutions.
Ability to influence and negotiate at top executive levels and present and defend complicated or delicate issues.
Understanding of and compliance with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

Direct an engineering group responsible for division-wide issues, including the design, development, and implementation of complex engineering programs within project budgets and release schedules.
Anticipate future needs and initiate new approaches to engineering design and development at division or segment level.
Develop and implement long-range plans and engineering or product-specific strategies; review engineering specifications.
Ensure programs, strategies, and processes address high-value problems for the division and segment and align with organizational direction.
Lead interfaces with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving division products.
Provide approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers on long-term program, strategy, and process design.
Define performance metrics and report engineering-function progress against division-specific goals.
Lead a business unit, department, or sub-function through multiple levels of managers and develop and execute its strategy to achieve business objectives.
Understand and comply with Applied Materials’ Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrate the company’s core values.