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About this Business Operations & Strategy Project Manager II (Santa Clara, CA) role at Applied Materials

Applied Materials · Onsite · Santa Clara,CA

Who We Are


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.


What We Offer


Salary:

$90,000.00 - $124,000.00

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

What You'll Do

The winning candidate will be a motivated and analytical Project/Program Manager to join our team as a Business Operations & Strategy Project Manager. This role will support strategic planning, program management, and business analytics in a dynamic technology environment. You will be responsible for key initiatives, maintain operating cadence, and develop insights that inform decision-making across the organization while ensuring compliance and confidentiality in all documentation and processes.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Assist in creating and maintaining an operating rhythm playbook for a growing organization.

  • Support program management for key meetings, forums, and technical projects.

  • Help prepare executive communications for strategic planning and business reviews.

  • Contribute to dashboards, trackers, and scorecards for performance visibility.

  • Assist with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to provide business insights.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project deliverables.

  • Ensure compliance with company standards and confidentiality requirements in documentation (e.g., part numbers, shipment conformity).

  • Participate in change management and adoption efforts for new tools and processes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); SQL, familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated initiative and growth through previous assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in business operations, analytics, or strategy.

  • Familiarity with Tableau or similar visualization tools.

  • Exposure to project management concepts and supply chain processes.

What to Expect:

  • A dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn from senior leaders.
  • Mentorship and training to develop your skills in strategy, operations, and technical program management.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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 [email protected], 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.

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How this Project Manager salary compares

This role pays $107,000/yrbelow the typical range for Project Manager roles.

$105,500 median $137,750 $186,150

Typical range $120,000–$158,500/yr, from 27 comparable Project Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Project Manager salary insights →

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