About This Role
This project management role in the Supply Chain organization leads high-impact programs that drive business transformation, supply chain readiness, and operational excellence across the product lifecycle. It requires a proactive, analytical, and collaborative leader who excels at managing complex initiatives, influencing executive stakeholders, and delivering data-driven insights that shape strategic decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong supply chain, sourcing, and program management expertise with an AI-enabled, digital-first mindset.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple strategic projects and programs simultaneously, applying best-in-class methodologies to ensure successful delivery of outcomes, milestones, and resource allocation
- Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels
- Create impactful presentations using PowerPoint and facilitate meetings to drive consensus and decision-making
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with global and cross-functional teams, driving alignment and execution of strategic initiatives across Supply Chain and other functions
- Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging data insights and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Analyze large and complex datasets using advanced analytics tools (Excel, Databricks, Tableau etc.) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Develop reports that drive business performance
- Ensure all phases of project, program, and process development are documented
- Disseminate information to relevant functional areas and contribute to organizational knowledge sharing
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7 years of experience in program management, analytics, or related roles within a matrixed or global organization
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve business processes, operational efficiency, and decision-making
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data visualization), Databricks (or similar), PowerPoint (presentation design and storytelling)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to influence and build relationships across diverse teams and geographies
- Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and stakeholder management abilities
Nice to have:
- Master’s degree
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Six Sigma)
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or SQL
Benefits
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
- Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
Important Details
- Travel: No
- Relocation Eligible: No
About the Company
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that the company creates and services is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Applied Materials is at the foundation of the electronics industry, advancing the world’s technology.
