Digital Platforms Program Manager (Operations)

Description

We are looking for an experienced Operations/Manufacturing project manager, with vast knowledge in MFG Processes and supporting roles, as well as have a global experience in project management, software enhancement and deployment in the MFG space (ie, SAP, MES applications, Smart Factory, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

As an Operation Digital Platforms Project Manager, you will be responsible to:   

Develop a digital vision/strategy for the function aligned to the Org strategyIdentify gaps and opportunities to drive digital transformationDevelop alternative with solutions partners  Drive Value / ROI Analysis with BU, FinanceDrive functional alignment between strategic goals and key business decisions regarding products and services; partners and suppliers; organization; capabilities; and key business and IT initiatives.Drive process standardization & business metrics within their process area Benchmark end-to-end best practiceProgram management of various large cross functional programs and continuous improvement initiatives - Plan, Resource, Budget, Risk, Oversee ImplementationPlan and drive change mgmt. activities

Skills Required

Deep Operations functional & cross-functional knowledgeStrong Program ManagementBusiness process mapping and redesign; Solution development skillsEffective communication skillsAbility to work independently and influence decisions at executive levels, and drive programs to completion; Leadership and driving decisions across the organization (downward, across, upward)Travel may be required while on project

Negotiate with customers to design solutions to address complex cross functional needs. Identifies  BKM's for integrated solution design and standards; Keeps abreast of technologies in the market and preform technology evaluations, as required. Works with multiple vendors for high quality resources and competitiveness 

Perform and document software application configuration and/or coding,  prepare and execute testing (unit, integration, performance, acceptance) and data conversions using standard tools and following established processes and guidelines.  Supervises work of contract developers. Perform Quality assurance.

Monitors specific IT systems  or set of systems for availability and performance and reports anomalies through predefined process.  Participate in evaluation/recommendation of patches, point releases, major upgrades, and new systems.

Provides and/or oversees support services to GIS customers for specific IT service or set of services.  Adheres to service management processes and procedures to meet customer service level agreements and maintain customer satisfaction.  Completes root cause analysis of outages or incident trends (often working with managed services partner).  Recommends preventative actions 

Plan and manage projects to ensure effective and efficient execution in line with established processes and guidelines and guardrails of scope, timeline, budget and quality

Mentors and trains team members in product  functionality, development and testing  guidelines, tools, and methodologies 

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Business Expertise

Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 

Problem Solving

Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.