Project Status Manager - B3

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Project Status (PS) team member in Santa Clara, CA. The role tracks NPI material requirements and availability, identifies shortages and coordinates with cross-functional teams so that R&D and pilot builds stay on schedule. It is a full-time regular position with travel of about 10% of the time.

Key responsibilities

• NPI material tracking: analyze requirements, availability, shortages, inventory, receipts and long-lead items, maintain project-level material status in SAP, Excel, MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing databases, and flag risks to build schedules.
• Cross-functional coordination: act as the central point of contact for Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Buyers, Materials Program Managers and Commodity Business Managers, turn build requirements and priority changes into material actions, lead material status reviews and follow up until issues close.
• Shortage management: identify supply constraints, communicate risks and priorities, track recovery actions and escalate when commitments are not met.
• Material and build execution support: coordinate material transfers between sites, support inventory transactions, track receipts and approvals so materials are available for scheduled builds.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with a Supply Chain Management emphasis and exposure to Operations and Project Management.
• 4 to 7 years of experience.
• Visible leadership, able to cover multiple programs or projects across time zones.
• Strong problem solving: analyze shortages, determine schedule impact and root causes, prioritize and coordinate corrective actions.
• Interpersonal skills: able to present in small and large groups.

Required skills

• Understanding of NPI manufacturing, material planning, shortage management, MRP/ERP systems, BOMs, procurement and inventory processes.
• Advanced Excel skills to track and analyze material readiness against build schedules.

What we offer

• Salary of $101,000 to $139,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and a stock award program.