North America Field Productivity Project Manager V

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.

Job Profile Summary

Leads the North America Field Productivity Improvement Program by analyzing the business forecast and identifying potential headcount savings. Prioritizes achievable actions, applies consistent measurement methods, and defines the support required.

Ensures the productivity program is aligned with FSO management, SPO Operations leadership, and the Regional Finance point of contact to drive successful execution.

Requires specialized depth and / or breadth of expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.

Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product / process specifications, project / program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.

Ensures that all phases of project, program and / or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering / Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.

Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.

Effectively work with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program.

Spearheads research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and / or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products / services, and / or disseminated to other areas as needed.

May need to take on additional responsibilities to support the Strategic Program Office (SPO) and Central Operations in driving KPI targets and CIP initiatives.

Other Requirements

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates depth and / or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Familiar with Applied Materials platforms such as Tableau, ActionTracker, and Smart PowerBI, which help organize datasets effectively and align individual account programs with regional strategic goals

Strong understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs), including margin, labor rate, etc.

Business Expertise

Interprets internal / external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Analyze the gap between productivity program which focuses on headcount avoidance through actionable items and Finance's perspective, which is based on revenue and HC-related spending. The productivity point of contact (POC) should clearly communicate these insights to senior management.

Leadership

May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and / or complexity

Problem Solving

Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Able to interpret management's direction and translate it into clear program goals and actionable plans.

Impact

Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Strong influence skills to move projects forward at a high rate of speed