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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 we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

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What You’ll Do

As the Technical Product Owner, you will be accountable for the advancement and optimization of our financial systems. Your knowledge will link finance and technology, providing seamless integration and reliable functionality.  

Drive Finance Systems Strategy, Standards, and Requirements Across RTR and Adjacent Finance Domains

• Collaborate with AP, Treasury, GL, FA and Close stakeholders and Technology leaders to collect requirements, validate business needs, and ensure alignment with standard RTR processes and enterprise build principles.

• Translate business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications that safeguard system integrity and compliance.

• Ensure solution suitability by verifying that all RTR modifications follow SAP guidelines, internal controls and global templates.

Drive the RTR and PTP Product Roadmap and Governance

• Lead and prioritize the product backlog for SAP AP,  GL accounting, financial close etc.

• Build and maintain a multi-quarter roadmap that improves financial accuracy, automation, controls, audit readiness, and operational scale.

• Ensure that backlog items align with Finance leadership priorities, compliance requirements, and Applied’s broader ERP transformation strategy.

• Facilitate establishing authority and conducting development governance reviews, ensuring all RTR solutions meet the necessary quality and compliance standards.

Ensure Delivery of High‑Quality SAP Finance Improvements

• Partner with SAP developers, and architecture teams to deliver improvements across, GL posting logic, period-end close processes, reconciliations, and reporting structures.

• Confirm functional builds and test outcomes to guarantee financial accuracy, data integrity, and alignment with RTR standards.

Lead Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid Execution

• Own sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release readiness in partnership with IT delivery teams.

• Ensure visibility, clear prioritization, and timely delivery across internal IT teams and external implementation partners.

• Champion quality and accountability across all stages of composing, building, testing, and releasing cycles.

Optimize End-to-End RTR and PTP Workflows

• Identify and address problems affecting subledger/ledger alignment, period-end close schedules, and maintaining consistency in financial policies.

• Drive cross-team problem solving and ensure remediation plans deliver durable process improvements.

• Support ongoing development tied to Applied’ s enterprise-wide finance modernization initiatives, including simplification and automation of financial processes.

Skills You’ll Need

Required Qualifications

• Proven background of 10–12 years as a Technical Product Owner, Business Analyst, or functional lead supporting SAP RTR, AP or other financial ERP processes.

• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance—including FI/CO, financial posting logic, and close processes.

• Demonstrable experience maintaining alignment with finance process standards, accounting policies, and SAP guidelines.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system, process, and data issues affecting financial accuracy.

• Agile delivery experience using Jira and Confluence.

• Superb interpersonal and communication skills—capable of working with Finance and Accounting leaders to convert needs into scalable technical specifications.   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-product, or global financial operating models.

• Background supporting ERP transformation, stabilization, or financial modernization programs.

• CPA or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or equivalent.

• SAP Finance certifications.  

Additional Information

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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.

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