Key Responsibilities
Leads cross functional team to identify and develop methodologies and/or best-known methods that enable targeted suppliers within Applied global supply chain to improve their operational performance.
Monitors supplier operational performance, leading or/and participating in supplier assessment and review of supplier production technology and improvement roadmaps.
Prepares project plans and drivesthe project from conception and planning to implementation. Will participate in the development ofstrategies, processes, and resources.
Collaborate with suppliers and drive cross functional teams to achieve performance objectives for programs and initiatives. Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers. Provides status reports to management, stakeholders, and internal customers.
Responsible for managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management software (e.g. as JIRA, SmartSheet and MS Project).
Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.
Develops educational and communication material for both internal and external audiences.
Functional Knowledge
Knowledge and experience in operation management and quality management in high tech industry
Knowledge and experience in program/project management practices in high tech industry
Management/administration of programs/projects from initiation/establishment, risk management, execution/status reporting until conclusion and closure
Project Management certification preferred
Business Expertise
Leadership
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Effective in both verbal and written communication
Presentation in diversified business environments
Impact
Interpersonal Skills
Strong interpersonal skills and being able to communicate complex concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, other engineering disciplines or business administration with focus on supply chain management.
Experience
7 - 10 years in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience as a project engineer in program/project management.
Leadership experience in implementing Continual Improvement programs/projects in various operational areas
Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or Malcolm Baldridge Examiner experience/ training preferred.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
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.
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