Program Manager

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Program Manager to own AGS strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with shipment plans, customer commitments, and business requirements across multiple locations.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as Program Owner for AGS strategic initiatives, managing objectives, priorities, execution, risks, and outcomes.
• Own and manage the development and readiness pipeline in partnership with cross‑functional teams.
• Establish and maintain program governance, including milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and escalation mechanisms.
• Develop program scorecards, dashboards, and decision models to drive data‑based decisions.
• Identify execution gaps, determine root causes, and lead cross‑functional remediation.
• Communicate program value, risks, and impact to customers, business units, and internal stakeholders.
• Translate complex data into clear business insights and executive‑level communications.
• Drive change‑management activities to adopt new processes and capabilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional programs in a global environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative analysis skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills for senior‑level audiences.

Required skills

• Data analysis and quantitative decision modeling.
• Dashboard, scorecard, and data‑visualization development.
• Experience with SAP or comparable enterprise business systems.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms.

What we offer

• Salary range $88,000 – $121,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package, bonus and stock award opportunities.
• Supportive work culture with learning and development resources.