Chief of Staff- Technical Program Management Director

Recognized as an external thought leader within a strategic function or discipline. Influences the strategy to address internal or external business and regulatory issues. Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. May participate in the development of the product or business strategy. Leads multidisciplinary projects or initiatives. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of individual capabilities and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical program design expert providing oversight from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes and resources.  Ensures objectives are clearly defined and agreed to across the division in accordance with program budgets and release schedules. Manages technical interaction with customers.
• Responsible for managing long range schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.
• Manages schedule and keep track of priorities for agenda of VP, helps in drafting presentations, plays an active role in the management of the Quantum group.
• Supports The Technical Career Ladder Board in organizing events, promoting TCL and adding value to the career of TCL members
• Drives allocated resources from other organizations to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.  Initiates and manages capital allocation requests, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.  
• Works with senior business group management team to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes are aligned with the quantum groups direction.
• Interfaces and coordinates with business unit senior management to define program objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
• Applies engineering and business process expertise to program stakeholders within the business unit to solve complex programs/issues.
• Contributes and participates in technical review boards for assigned programs.

Functional Knowledge

• Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field

Business Expertise

• Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business
• Communicates with customers and external partners.

Leadership

• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership
• Supports overall business strategy for the quantum group.

Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions 

Impact

• Impacts business direction through delivery on time and within cost for customers, develops customer relationships further and  being a partner in the management team of the Quantum activity as COS.

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions

Technical background in Quantum technologies is preferred

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, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$180,000.00 - $247,500.00

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.