Non Technical Project/ Program Manager

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

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Help us achieve our organizational goals by understanding how our organization works, its future needs and goals. As part of the program management team, you will focus on analyzing data, assessing existing processes and systems to identify enhancements, and co-creating solutions with cross-functional teams working on strategic, non-technical programs.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design and development of program metrics, including identifying strategic and operational enhancements, aligned to overall business strategy and program objectives

• Consider and communicate benefits, potential risks and means of mitigation of enhancements

• Identify processes and information technology required for implementation

• Program management focusing on using program metrics, analyses, dashboards to report on program progress to targets and drive key business decisions. These reports can be through written communication or presentations to key stakeholders

• Communicate overall program status, identifying risks and issues to internal stakeholders

• Together with cross-functional program teams, establish and proliferate best practices across multiple programs

Skills

• Data analysis – proficiency in analyzing data, identifying trends and drawing insights from both qualitative and quantitative information

• Critical thinking – evaluating information objectively, identifying assumptions and gaps, connecting data points

• Problem solving - solves problems in straightforward situations, analyzes possible solutions using experience, judgement and precedents and identifies potential obstacles

• Attention to detail – meticulousness and a focus on accuracy, especially when dealing with complex data and requirements

• Communication skills – strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information to collaborators and management

• Self-management skills – self-starter able to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business, Finance, Statistics, Data Science or Information Technology

• Three to five years of work experience, including familiarity with data analysis and business intelligence tools such as Excel, Python, Tableau, Microsoft Copilot, SAP

Work Location

• Upper Changi

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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.