Strategic Program Manager, New College Grad- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $96,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Salary: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. TEAM OVERVIEW: Join the AGS Service Business Unit (SBU) Organization Do you want to work at the intersection of technology, customers, and business impact? The AGS Service Business Unit (SBU) organization is where Applied Materials turns product innovation into customer value. SBUs partner closely with Product Business Units, Engineering, and the Field to develop and deploy service solutions that improve tool productivity, reduce cost of ownership, and accelerate customers from R&D to high‑volume manufacturing. If you enjoy cross‑functional leadership, solving high‑value customer problems, and driving measurable business outcomes, SBU is a great place to grow your career.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in: Industrial Engineering Business Administration (Strategy / Operations focus) Operations Management Business Operations / Management Science Data Analytics or related field
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred

Nice To Haves

• Marketing Communications

Responsibilities

• Translate SBU and AGS strategy into executable programs, ensuring alignment from intent to delivery
• Own end to end execution of cross functional strategic initiatives spanning SBUs, BUs, Field, SPO, Finance, IT, and Engineering
• Establish and maintain program governance, including scope alignment, milestones, dependencies, risks, and decision cadence
• Drive portfolio level visibility and prioritization across multiple strategic programs and initiatives
• Ensure value realization and impact tracking tied to productivity, cost of ownership reduction, service growth enablement, or execution maturity
• Act as the integration point across organizations, resolving execution gaps that span functional or organizational boundaries
• Provide clear, executive level communication on program status, risks, tradeoffs, and decisions required
• Enable execution at scale by standardizing program management practices, tools, and operating models across the SBU organization
• Support change management and adoption, ensuring strategic initiatives move successfully from pilot to sustained operation

What This Job Offers

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