Manager (Non Tech Prog/Proj Mgt

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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, seeking a Manager for Non-Tech Program and Project Management. The role involves defining project objectives, ensuring compliance with specifications and costs, and overseeing project documentation and resource utilization.


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 assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development in addition to maximum productivity for the area

Skills

  • 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 assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development in addition to maximum productivity for the area
  • Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors
  • Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives
  • Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action
  • Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules
  • Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules
  • 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
  • Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Benefits

  • Supportive work culture
  • Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth

Company Overview

  • Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions. It was founded in 1967, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Applied Materials has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 435 in 2025, 465 in 2024, 362 in 2023, 429 in 2022, 456 in 2021, 354 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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