BPA Functional Solution Consultant

Applied Materials, Inc. is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the work. Our IT team is looking for an experienced and strong functional consultant who demonstrates IT solution architect skills in multiple& varied business processes that are project driven.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assess the business requirement (RIT) and work with BPA/End users to review/streamline the requirement to deliver business value.
• Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical teams to recommend solutions to improve it.
• Define and write/review the Functional process document (FS) in line with the BPD/BRD.
• Present the FS to Technical architect for them to complete the design
• Collaborates with IT portfolio managers, PM & customers to co-develop a roadmap and drive products and features from concept to launch in a fast-paced environment.
• Works with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders, including analytics, design/user experience, engineering, and user enablement.
• Works in an Agile environment and continuously reviews the business needs, refines priorities, outlines milestones and deliverables, and identifies opportunities and risks.
• Review and approve the technical design working with Business
• Should be able to manage Functional process for multiple projects with a team of functional analysts
• Review the UAT test case and work with business and execution team closely to complete the UAT
• To Support Global business per their time zones.
• Participate in QA checkpoints during delivery to provide guidance and ensure solution aligns with original scope
• Control change management working with Portfolio manager and execution lead
• Translates product roadmap features into well-defined product requirements including features, user stories, and acceptance test criteria.
• Leads the product functional design process based on an intimate knowledge of the users and technology.
• Develops and maintains appropriate tracking and reporting of product performance post-launch to evaluate future investment.
• To ensure compliance with project management process implementation standards
• Keep track of project performance and provide support for project team
• Stay engaged with the team and maintain awareness of the project artifacts deliverables timeline
• Facilitation and management of resolutions of risks and issues
• Provide direction and coaching on project specific tasks. Gradually gain functional expertise to support dev teams with questions
Qualifications / Skills:
• 7-10 years experience in providing IT solutions to complex business problems by using varying technologies
• Ideal candidate will have a mix of Q2C, finance, cost management, manufacturing business processes
• Fast learner to adapt to new applications, softwares, technology and business processes
• Experience planning and reporting on projects with project management tools. Experience with risk management • Must be willing to work flexible hours to support meetings with US or global customer and team on a regular basis • Demonstrated understanding and use of Agile and Waterfall methodology • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills • High level of customer focus and service excellence as you seek practical solutions • Strong collaboration skills with internal/external customers and multi-functional teams • A "can do" attitude with a team member mindset not supplier mind set • Effective time-management skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment
• High degree of organization, individual initiative, and personal accountability
• Balance of technical knowledge and business acumen
• Customer first mindset
• Proactive, self-starter with excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Working knowledge of following tools- Confluence, Jira, ServiceNOW, O365 suite of applications, Java technology
• Knowledge of Semiconductor industry a plus