IT Application Portfolio Director

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

Salary:

$176,500.00 - $242,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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

Provide direction, coaching and support to the project teams

Ensure effective and efficient execution of the program to established guardrails of scope, timeline and budget. Track execution and compliance metrics and provide regular status and feedback to stakeholders

Work with line managers (Competency Center), Resource Management to staff projects and resolve staffing issues

Actively manage and ensure compliance to project financial processes, reporting and escalation

Conduct appropriate reviews to ensure documentation and solutions are of acceptable quality

Manage program risks, making sure they are identified, evaluated and addressed as per established guidelines

Provides active leadership by mentoring and developing PMs. Is recognized as a subject matter expert and thought leader in the project and program  management space. 

Required skills:

• Stakeholder Management both Business and IT

• Business Process, Program Execution Leadership with IT implementations experienced

• Key knowledge in the areas of product lifecycle, program governance, and portfolio value realization through integrated IT platforms

• Tools with Siemens PLM, SAP S/4,

• Applied Product Development Processes and Project Resource Management processes and industry best solutions

• Product and Project Portfolio management business processes and IT platform enabling end‑to‑end “Idea‑to‑Retire” transformation.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.