Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$160,000.00 - $220,000.00
Location:
Austin,TX, Boise,ID, Dallas-Richardson,TX, Hillsboro,OR, Phoenix,AZ
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 .
Reporting to the Regional SPO Head, the non-Technical Program Director will work with the newly expanded Field Service Organization (FSO) Strategic Program Office (SPO), which is focused on strategic projects and program management. This role will lead the Central Operations team, which is responsible for supporting the SPO and facilitating cadence and alignment with FSO site leaders and administrators to enable the organization to successfully execute its strategy.
The role will help develop and design supporting materials for effective communication across FSO teams, as well as with other internal local and headquarters stakeholders, to help drive organizational priorities and deliver the DOW. At a time of significant growth and transformation within Applied Materials, this is a critical role, and the individual in this position will be a key member of the regional FSO team.
This position will be located in AMNA, with a preference for Austin, Phoenix, Hillsboro, Richardson, or Boise.
This position will be located in AMNA, with a preference for Austin, Phoenix, Hillsboro, Richardson, or Boise.
Maintains full responsibility for headcount management within the FSO team, including Customer Engineers, Field Managers, and Site Operations Administrators, ensuring appropriate headcount allocation to achieve productivity and financial goals.
Delivers operational insights and leadership while driving solutions to overlooked issues, including operational KPIs that can improve gross margin, engineer utilization , and productivity.
Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., defining outcomes, milestones, feasibility studies, and resource planning) are completed to enable effective execution.
Ensures that all assigned projects and programs are completed according to predetermined requirements, with particular attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization , and timely completion.
Ensures that all phases of project, program, and/or process development are documented and that required information is communicated, shared, or transferred appropriately across functional areas. Ensures compliance with company policies regarding engineering/laboratory notebooks, patents, confidentiality, and safety.
Spearheads the research and development of new technologies , as appropriate , and ensures that newly developed processes, designs, and methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products and services or shared with other areas as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
People management experience, field operation al knowledge, understanding of the service business, and knowledge of key financial fundamentals preferred.
Ability to observe , provide clear direction, develop team members, and build trust among colleagues.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
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. 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.
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