Training and Deployment Lead

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

1d•$108,000 - $148,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. Training & Deployment Lead – Procurement Responsible for end-to-end management of procurement process and systems training. Duties include maintaining and enhancing training materials, designing and delivering updated training for new releases and process changes, managing the training calendar, and driving measurable adoption. The role requires advanced presentation abilities, experience in instructional design, and hands-on delivery within enterprise settings. Familiarity with Source-to-Pay platforms and cross-functional stakeholder engagement is preferred. Oversee the comprehensive training plan and schedule for procurement processes and systems (e.g., Sourcing, Contracting, Supplier Onboarding, Third-Party Risk Management, Req2Pay). Ensure maintenance of a current, version-controlled library of training resources, including e-learning modules, presentations, facilitator guides, videos, job aids, FAQs, and quick reference guides. Manage content for GSP users and maintain external user resources. Establish and enforce content standards and style guidelines to ensure consistency across various formats and audiences (buyers, requisitioners, approvers, suppliers, finance, and partners). Conduct needs assessments, task analyses, and audience segmentation to determine learning objectives and appropriate delivery methods (live, virtual, self-paced). Develop training content based on adult learning principles and best practices. Collaborate with subject matter experts, technology owners, and business process leaders to capture workflows, scenarios, and updates; integrate feedback mechanisms and metrics for continuous enhancement of training materials. Training Delivery & Execution Deliver dynamic instructor-led sessions (in-person and virtual) and organize train-the-trainer programs. Manage all aspects of training logistics, including enrollment, scheduling, communication, pre-work distribution, post-training surveys, and attendance tracking. Monitor user adoption and proficiency, implementing reinforcement strategies such as office hours, refresher microlearning, and targeted communications. Deployment & Change Readiness Participate in project teams for system implementations, releases, or process changes, designing training workstreams, readiness criteria, and go-live support plans. Develop role-based rollout strategies and supporting materials (checklists, hypercare guides, support channels). Coordinate with Change Management on stakeholder analysis, persona development, communications, and measurement strategies. Business Expertise Demonstrates understanding of business challenges and proactively recommends enhancements to products, services, or processes. Maintains detailed records of training and compliance, providing regular reports on attendance, satisfaction, completion rates, and skill advancement. Sets training objectives, monitors progress, updates leadership, and suggests corrective actions when necessary.

Requirements

Effectively communicates complex ideas to diverse groups
Creates and delivers clear presentations for executives and staff
Designs engaging training materials using proven teaching methods
Leads interactive training sessions online and in person, handling logistics
Works well with teams from Procurement, Finance, IT, HR, and other departments
Uses data to support recommendations and drive improvements
Pays close attention to detail, stays organized, and keeps documents updated
Solves complex problems with analytical and creative thinking
Supports company and project goals while following policies
Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with experience engaging executives and end-users
Skilled in creating training content, organizing sessions, and using multiple delivery channels
Experienced in stakeholder management and cross-functional team collaboration
Utilizes data to measure and improve training effectiveness
Maintains thorough records, tracks training progress, and reports on attendance and skill development
Sets and monitors training goals, shares results with leadership, and suggests improvements
Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, LMS, recording software, surveys, and project management apps
Knowledgeable about procurement systems and Source-to-Pay technologies
Keeps training and compliance records current and provides dashboards with key metrics
Establishes KPIs to measure and report training success and adoption
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education/Instructional Design, Communications, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Five to eight or more years in training/enablement roles, ideally within Procurement, Finance, Operations, or Technology Transformation.
Proven experience developing and delivering role-based training for enterprise systems and processes.
Participation in system implementations or large-scale process deployments (design, UAT, change management, hypercare) is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CPTD/ATD, Prosci Change Management, Agile (Scrum), or LMS administration.
Experience in producing e-learning modules and microlearning content is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Responsible for end-to-end management of procurement process and systems training.
Maintaining and enhancing training materials
Designing and delivering updated training for new releases and process changes
Managing the training calendar
Driving measurable adoption
Oversee the comprehensive training plan and schedule for procurement processes and systems (e.g., Sourcing, Contracting, Supplier Onboarding, Third-Party Risk Management, Req2Pay).
Ensure maintenance of a current, version-controlled library of training resources, including e-learning modules, presentations, facilitator guides, videos, job aids, FAQs, and quick reference guides.
Manage content for GSP users and maintain external user resources.
Establish and enforce content standards and style guidelines to ensure consistency across various formats and audiences (buyers, requisitioners, approvers, suppliers, finance, and partners).
Conduct needs assessments, task analyses, and audience segmentation to determine learning objectives and appropriate delivery methods (live, virtual, self-paced).
Develop training content based on adult learning principles and best practices.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, technology owners, and business process leaders to capture workflows, scenarios, and updates; integrate feedback mechanisms and metrics for continuous enhancement of training materials.
Deliver dynamic instructor-led sessions (in-person and virtual) and organize train-the-trainer programs.
Manage all aspects of training logistics, including enrollment, scheduling, communication, pre-work distribution, post-training surveys, and attendance tracking.
Monitor user adoption and proficiency, implementing reinforcement strategies such as office hours, refresher microlearning, and targeted communications.
Participate in project teams for system implementations, releases, or process changes, designing training workstreams, readiness criteria, and go-live support plans.
Develop role-based rollout strategies and supporting materials (checklists, hypercare guides, support channels).
Coordinate with Change Management on stakeholder analysis, persona development, communications, and measurement strategies.
Demonstrates understanding of business challenges and proactively recommends enhancements to products, services, or processes.
Maintains detailed records of training and compliance, providing regular reports on attendance, satisfaction, completion rates, and skill advancement.
Sets training objectives, monitors progress, updates leadership, and suggests corrective actions when necessary.