Transitions Project Manager - (B3)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

15d • $88,000 - $121,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Transitions Project Manager. The role is based in our Austin, Texas office and is onsite (not remote or hybrid). As a member of the Global Supply Chain Transitions team, you will manage supplier transitions — site moves, dual-sourcing, supplier exits, and merger and acquisition integration support — that protect continuity of supply for Applied's manufacturing operations. This role suits a proactive, analytical and collaborative project manager who enjoys coordinating cross-functional teams, working directly with suppliers, and turning project and supplier data into clear decisions. Must have strong data analysis and reporting skills. Must have experience managing cross-functional projects from scoping through closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in project or program management within a matrixed or global organization.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data visualization) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Proven ability to build relationships and drive work across diverse teams and geographies.

Nice To Haves

• Supply chain, procurement or sourcing experience preferred.
• Engineering or technical background is a plus.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Six Sigma) are a plus.
• experience with Tableau, Power BI or SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned supplier transitions from scoping through qualification, implementation and closure, tracking milestones, dependencies and risk.
• Support site and part qualification plans — coordinating inspection and validation activity with engineering and quality partners, and tracking findings through to closure.
• Manage Supplier Notifications (SNFs) for assigned work, confirming incoming changes meet process requirements, resolving system conflicts and moving approvals forward.
• Lead project teams spanning Design Engineering, Copy Exact, Supplier Engineering, Supplier Account Management, Quality, Business Unit Materials and supplier contacts, keeping work moving and issues resolved.
• Analyze part, supplier and qualification data to identify trends and risks, and produce status and risk reporting that supports project and business decisions.
• Communicate status, risk and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at every level; document decisions, and contribute to the team's templates, guidelines and standards.

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

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