Technical Project/Program Management
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager / Operational Excellence Program Manager to lead 6S and other strategic initiatives across SPG Operations. The role leads cross-functional programs, establishes structure and accountability for complex operational issues, and partners across organizations to achieve execution and sustainable results. The successful candidate combines program-management skills with an operational mindset and continuous-improvement experience, moving between strategic initiatives and hands-on execution while using data, standard processes, and collaboration to improve operations. The position partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Facilities, EHS, Quality, and other organizations. It drives operational improvements in safety, productivity, workflow, space utilization, standardization, and efficiency, and supports adoption of new processes, tools, standards, and operational capabilities. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, with travel of 10% and relocation eligibility. The listed salary range is $133,500–$183,500.
Requirements
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or operational initiatives.
- Strong program/project management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, metrics, and stakeholder management.
- Ability to structure ambiguous operational problems, establish priorities, and drive them through resolution.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including using data to identify trends and support decisions.
- Ability to influence across organizations and drive accountability without direct authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communications and presentations.
- Experience developing or using dashboards, scorecards, trackers, and other program-management tools.
- Organized and proactive, with comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 6S, Lean, operational excellence, continuous improvement, visual management, or standard work.
- Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, logistics, or other complex operational environments.
- Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, PowerApps, SharePoint, Smartsheet, or similar reporting and workflow tools.
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional SPG Operations programs and initiatives, establishing objectives, plans, milestones, ownership, risks, and measurable outcomes.
- Drive 6S initiatives and sustainment with the 6S Lab Manager and functional owners, reinforcing workplace organization, visual management, standard work, safety, and accountability.
- Identify operational and execution gaps, determine root causes, and drive cross-functional actions from problem identification through implementation and sustainment.
- Develop and maintain program plans, dashboards, scorecards, action trackers, metrics, and executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and results.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Facilities, EHS, Quality, and other organizations to advance SPG Operations priorities and resolve barriers.
- Lead continuous-improvement efforts to improve safety, productivity, workflow, space utilization, standardization, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and improve business processes, operating procedures, program documentation, and governance for consistent execution.
- Translate complex operational information and data into business insights, recommendations, and executive communications.
- Lead cross-functional meetings and working sessions to drive alignment, decisions, accountability, and follow-through.
- Support change-management and adoption efforts for new processes, tools, standards, and operational capabilities.
- Build alignment and drive results through influence, including across organizations where the role has no direct authority.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for bonus compensation
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
- Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
