About Applied
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale, enabling customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.
Our Team
The Applied AI team prides itself on delivering efficient, effective solutions specific to AI applications. We are currently seeking an experienced program manager to join our ranks and continue our tradition of success. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. As a natural born leader, you will have a strong talent for project coordination and delegation. Ultimately, you are motivated by the desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Project Manager to be responsible for organizing programs and activities for our organization. This Technical Program/Project Manager shall be responsible for overseeing the achievement of large organizational goals and will lead project related objectives. You will be tasked with developing programs to support the organization's strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long term goals.
Roles and Responsibility
· Work closely with cross-functional teams, and assigned design managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
· Manage a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
· Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
· Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.
· Be accountable for delivering against established business goals, objectives, and timelines.
· Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
· Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders.
· Organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
· Develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.
· Implement and manage changes to ensure project goals are achieved.
· Meet with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions.
· Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
Our Ideal Candidate
· Should have excellent command over both written and verbal communication.
· Should have excellent experience in Program/Project Management tools and software.
· Knowledge of Agile and Software Development processes.
· Familiar with Waterfall project management and tracking.
· Good knowledge and understanding of Consumer Electronic Development Processes.
· Good exposure to Hardware Development Processes.
Qualifications
· Minimum relevant work experience 8+ years.
· Must have bachelor’s degree in technical or related field. Master’s or MBA is a plus.
· 5+ years in an advanced project management role (preference given to those with program management experience).
· Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
· Working knowledge of standard Project Management methodologies.
· Proven experience in program management.
· Proven stakeholder management skills.
· Proven experience managing a team.
· Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· Good understanding of project management.
Additional Qualifications:
· MS Office
· Certifications, if any.
· Project Management Certification (PMI, etc.)
· Master’s degree in business administration or related field
· Previous stakeholder management skills
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NoApplied 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.