Strategic Planning & Program Portfolio Manager

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, crucial for new semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The equipment we create and service is essential for advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a foundational company within the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth through challenging and innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible while fostering continuous learning in a leading global company. At Applied Materials, we prioritize employee health and well-being, offering programs and support for personal and professional growth, both at work and at home. JOLT (Joint Operations Leadership Team) is a cross-functional organization responsible for shaping operational strategy, aligning enterprise-level priorities, and driving strategic initiatives to improve operational excellence and strengthen customer trust. It acts as a hub for the company’s operations and business units to develop mid/long-term operational goals and strategies for supply, manufacturing capacity, agility, and resiliency. JOLT supports communication across various organizations and levels to drive needle-moving programs in operations, quickly prototypes software-based pilot solutions for digital transformation of business processes, and provides insights through data analytics to monitor and improve operational efficiency. The JOLT strategy & PMO team collaborates directly with JOLT executives to shape the overall 5-year strategy through an annual strategic planning process, define the Annual Operational Plan (AOP), and track execution performance via quarterly business reviews (QBRs), leadership review forums, and strategic program portfolio management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong self-motivation and problem-solving ability.
Comfortable with ambiguity in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Advanced AI fluency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing, and business operations in semiconductor industry.
Program management experience.
Experience in business strategy, operations, and analytics.

Responsibilities

Manage JOLT annual strategic planning & reviews (SR), quarterly business reviews (QBR) and internal senior leaders’ forums.
Develop and own strategic program trackers, scorecards, and dashboard to provide performance visibility.
Develop and deploy AI-enabled PMO tools and workflows that deliver executive insights, improve decision-making, enhance productivity, and accelerate execution.
Identify functional connections, opportunities, and initiatives by partnering with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, BU operations, AGS operations, and Global Quality organization.
Organize and coordinate JOLT executive reviews, governance forums, ensuring clear action tracking and accountability.
Conduct strategic analysis and research on semiconductor industry, emerging technology/business, industry trends to inform executive decision-making.