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Optimization and System Team Manager

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Job ID
R2612513
Date posted
03/19/2026
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Category
Business Operations

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

Location:

Singapore,SGP

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

  • With minimumsupervision, defineand articulate theplanningsystems,optimization andsimulationstrategy globally.

  • Rapid response’ problem solving to address business changes / disruptions thatdrivesperformance or cost issues.

  • Educate and influence key stakeholders throughout bothbusinessand GIS, leading the design and execution of thesystemstrategy and roadmap, including both existing and future capabilities.Analyze businessproblems using data from various sources to ensure solid decision-making support

  • Recruit, train,developandprovideperformance guidance tothe assignedteam.

  • Identifyopportunities andprovideleadership in driving platform decisions for major solutions and provide direction and guidance to internal and external teams to ensure that requirements are met in an architecturally sound manner, meeting fundamental technical requirements such as scalability, security, flexibility, extensibility,reusabilityand supportability. 

  • Provides leadership in review and consultation on the impact ofnew solutionsacross multiple domains, including Business Intelligence, Integration, and Data Management.

  • Manageteams,in successfully driving commonutilizationof theplanningsystems technologyplatforms by projects across the organization and will provide thought leadership to fellow Solution Architects, Platform Analysts, and Data Governance Analysts.

  • Defineappropriate solutionsto meet andanticipatebusiness requirements, including the performance goals and metrics for the proposed solution.  Identify,harmonizeand rationalize business and technology requirements to drive value, aligned with Enterprise Templates and Roadmaps as well as Architectural Standards.

  • Drive the operational use of Standards with strategic partners, capturing keyknowledgecapital and supporting the process required for Template and Architecture Governance.


Requirements

  • Indepth understanding of ERP Systems, aftermarket planningsystemsand simulation platforms

  • Deep knowledge with AGS business,systemand processes -

  • Proficient withdata extractions andingestionsfrom multiple sources

  • Strong analyticalskillsincludingvisualizationtools like Tableau 

  • Proventrack recordof implementing and using ERP and aftermarketMEOplanning system 

  • Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families

  • Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function 

  • Manages multiple related teams, sets organizationalprioritiesandallocatesresources 

  • Identifiesand resolves complex technical,operationaland organizational problems 

  • Impactsthe business results of a team or area by supporting andfunding ofprojects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans

  • Guided by business unit,departmentor sub-functional business plans

  • ​Influences others internally and externally, including senior management

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

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