Business Operations & Strategy Project Manager II (Santa Clara, CA)

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); 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.

## Qualifications ###

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required) ### Skills ###

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Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years ###

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Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America) ### ###

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time ### ###

Relocation Eligible:

Yes ###

Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$90,000.00 - $124,000.00 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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.