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Austin, TX, USA
116K-160K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
116K-160K Annually
Senior level
Lead cross-functional programs for the Metal ALD product group to meet financial and operational goals. Drive portfolio prioritization, budget and OPEX alignment, balance sheet and inventory optimization, COGS reduction, and continuous process improvement. Interface with supply chain and enterprise teams, develop cross-divisional programs, and lead complex, high-risk projects while influencing senior stakeholders.
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Who We Are

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. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$116,000.00 - $159,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver cross-functional execution of  programs to meet and exceed Division(s) and financial goals for the Metal ALD product group

  • Coordinate division(s) product portfolio prioritization and budget alignment

  • Drive Planning and Operational execution to ensure optimal Balance Sheet performance, including optimization of cash and Inventory Mgmt. Ensure OPEX (operating expense) spending is in alignment with project plans and spending targets for division(s)

  • Responsible for business process creation and continuous improvement

  • Manage and drive division(s) COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans to deliver GM (gross margin)  targets

  • Own some interface points across the enterprise including supply chain, AGS and drive specific plans for continuous improvement

  • Achieve tactical alignment of the division'(s) objectives with segment and AMAT plans

  • Develop and Drive cross divisional programs

Functional Knowledge

  • Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field

  • Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

  • Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

Leadership

  • Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

  • Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

  • Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

  • Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

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.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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