Technical Project/Product Manager - Operations

The Operations Product Development team drivestechnology, business process and strategic innovation supportingApplied Materials Global Operations. The rapid growth in semiconductor markets across the world presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain and quality. In this role you will serve as the interface between organizations within Global Operations to spearhead product development initiatives that help better align supply and demand on an ongoing basis.Products will utilize the latest advances in software development, data analytics, and operations strategy to help guide decision making at all levels. If you have a passion for the use of data and software in operations anddeploying products,you’ll fit right in.We need individuals who are thoughtful, eager to learnand ready to change how an entire industry approaches solving problems. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project, with a focus on defining, developing, and validatingproposeframeworks that align with strategic business objectives.

• Understand business problems related to operations; identify and represent user needs by actively defining and aligning product requirements with stakeholder teams

• Establish a constructive working relationship with partner teams, manage product lifecycle including requirements, algo/SW development, testing and pilot phases

• Manageinternal and external partnerships related to technology, strategy, and operations

• Identify risks and assumptions within each scenario and proactively communicate implications to leadership and partner teams.

• Maintain a centralized repository of scenario templates, assumptions, and outcomes to support iterative planning and decision-making.

• Act as the primary point of contact for JOLT initiatives in Demand and scenario planning, driving alignment across stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery of planning milestones.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in quantitative field (Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Statistics or equivalent)

• Deep understanding of, or direct experience in Demand planning and forecasting, S&OP process.

• Proven experience in scenario planning, strategic modeling, or business forecasting—preferably in a manufacturing or high-tech environment.

• Strong understanding of planning tools, simulation techniques, and data visualization platforms.

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills to convey complex scenarios and trade-offs to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision and high accountability.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a bias for action and continuous improvement.