Project / Program Manager

Job Title

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate Service Orders, RTS, TES, and parts disposition in alignment with CE and Supply Chain processes.
• Maintain materials, tooling, and spares readiness; lead weekly parts reviews with Spares Planning and FSO.
• Own operational KPI tracking and reporting (SO cycle time, IWN quality, materials aging, training compliance, productivity).
• Analyze trends, identify risks, and drive standard countermeasures; track corrective actions to closure.
• Support workforce productivity through scheduling coordination, timecard accuracy, and coverage planning.
• Maintain SOPs, BKMs, and CE documentation; support onboarding, training compliance, and competency tracking.
• Conduct quality checks on IWN documentation, SO compliance, parts handling, and ARK verifications.
• Prepare materials and summaries for customer visits, audits, and operational reviews.
• Own operational administration: IWN updates, iCapability Plus approvals, SO administration, TES workflows, parts returns, WIP/WDRs/OnDemand billing, and install base accuracy.

Scope & Impact

• Direct impact on service efficiency, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Interfaces with CE, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Training, and Customers.
• No direct people management; may lead process improvements and cross-functional actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in field service operations, CE support, logistics, or semiconductor equipment environments.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with service management or workflow systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Customer Engineers / Field Service Engineers.
• Knowledge of materials logistics, RMAs, TES, and Service Order workflows.
• Familiarity with Applied Materials CE processes and BKMs.
• Experience with KPI tracking and continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

• Operational Execution
• Business Acumen
• Data-Driven Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Compliance & Quality Discipline

Desired Skills

• Expert ability to build executive presentation materials that are clear, structured, and persuasive.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability: strong working knowledge of advanced formulas/functions, data validation, pivot tables/charts, and advanced graphing/charting.
• Excellent communication skills—able to simplify complex topics and deliver clear, decision-oriented messaging for senior leaders.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% 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.

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.