Business Operations & Strategy Project Manager II

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Business Operations & Strategy Project Manager II in Santa Clara, CA. The successful candidate will be a motivated, analytical project/program manager supporting strategic planning, program management and business analytics in a dynamic technology environment, keeping key initiatives on track and developing insights that inform decisions across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Help create and maintain an operating rhythm playbook for a growing organization.
• Support program management for key meetings, forums and technical projects.
• Help prepare executive communications for strategic planning and business reviews.
• Contribute to dashboards, trackers and scorecards for performance visibility.
• Assist with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to provide business insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and confidentiality requirements in documentation (e.g., part numbers, shipment conformity).
• Take part in change management and adoption of new tools and processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or MBA in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and growth through previous assignments.
• Preferred: experience in business operations, analytics or strategy, and exposure to project management concepts and supply chain processes.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• SQL and familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI

What we offer

• Salary of $90,000 - $124,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment with mentorship and training in strategy, operations and technical program management.
• Occasional travel (about 10% of the time) and relocation eligibility.