North America Field Productivity Project Manager V

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

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.