Total 8 job vacancies by 0001 Applied Materials, Inc

Key Responsibilities

1. Leads advanced, practical applications of scientific theory and exceptionally complex processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the unit's products; influences technology development across the company
2. Interact with key customers and other Business Units' technologists to resolve exceptionally complex process engineering issues for the division to address our customers High Value Problems (HVP)
3. Participates in strategic planning to integrate research and development processes with both the unit and the Product Business Group's overall business plan
4. Responsible for technology leadership, research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines
5. Responsible for alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues  for the division/segment
6. Responsible for alpha and beta product release for the division/segment

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates a broad and comprehensive understanding of the different systems, theories and practices relevant to a discipline. The role must keep abreast of new developments in order to help define the necessary changes to policy and practice

Business Expertise

• Utilizes highly specialized skills to expand Applied’s technology footprint or customer base or to increase operational efficiencies in support of Applied’s business objectives
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the industry in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. This includes enabling the business unit to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

• Leads key cross-functional project teams or initiatives. Acts as a mentor and role model to others within the organization

Problem Solving

• Exercises a high degree of autonomy when making decisions that impact the business unit or function deliverables

Impact

• Decisions impact annual goal attainment and contribute to achievement of important objectives of the business unit and may impact other external functions or groups

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates sound communication skills to be able to modify the beliefs and opinions of other peers in the business unit.
• Creates strong business relationships with key stakeholders to enlist their active support

Qualifications

Education:

Skills:

Certifications:

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Years of Experience:

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

U.S. Salary Range:

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the Santa Clara and supports Arizona lab operations including partnership with EPIC team.
• Provide executive leadership in the strategic planning, preparation, execution and continuous improvement of all lab operational responsibilities as part of the central lab organization.
• Provides the critical interface with business units to ensure the Operation function meets and supports their real time requirements.
• Establishing and executing roadmaps for lab productivity and improvements.
• Creates and aligns critical success indicators to BU and partner labs needs
• Responsible to develop organizational capability and align resources to support objectives.
• Strong skills in career development of employees in the group and fostering a positive work environment and morale.
• Strong background in operational processes (LEAN, 6S, safety indicators) and structured problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functional groups to solve complex integrated problems.
• Role involves ensuring a safe lab work environment and ownership of the lab safety review boards.
• Successful communications to Sr. management is a requirement.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment

Business Expertise

• Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

• Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives 

Problem Solving

• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions

Impact

• Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function

Interpersonal Skills

• Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

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Operations and logistics for a manufacturing or R&D technical facility. Understanding of complex work flows including materials, parts, and people. Experience in the semiconductor field a plus.

Operations management experience can come from manufacturing fabs/labs, management and operations military skills, non-semi manufacturing plants. Demonstrated strong people development skills.

Establishment of safety systems. LEAN, 6S or other productivity and complex problem solving required. 7+ years of experience in operations or related semiconductor background.

Qualifications

Education:

Skills:

Certifications:

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Years of Experience:

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

U.S. Salary Range:

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Engages with customers at a senior and management level to identify High Value Problems.
• Work closely with BUs to develop DVS solutions to address customer High Value Problems
• Drives the adoption of new technology at the customer site.  Manages a team that works closely with customers to demonstrate and introduce new technologies at customer sites, through Demos, on site evaluations, Joint Development Programs and new tool qualifications. 
• Manage Process Support Engineers (PSE) providing highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems. 
• Mentor and oversee technical development of entire PSE team at assigned location.  
• Implement appropriate training plans to enhance strength of the team
• Responsible for demand planning and financial forecast of activity
• Technology expert in multiple product lines in at least one BU
• Expert integration knowledge

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional  strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience 

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Qualifications

Education:

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

U.S. Salary Range:

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Owns product change management (PCM) and control
  • Unreleased product approval and control
  • ECO (Engineering Change Order) approval
  • Implementation of PCN (Part Change Notification), with Global Product Support
  • Manages field service related activities, reviews approves and filters all system feedback activities that will have customer impact       
  • Provides single point of information for Product options 
• Manages product portfolio by participating in CES (Customer Engineering Special), NSR (Non Standard Request) reviews. Facilitates CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) activities based on competitive landscape, technical requirement and ROI (Return on Investment) analysis.

• Initiate and drive CIPs (Continuous Improvement Programs) for the product where appropriate

  Technical improvement, reliability, commonality, NSR (Non Standard Request) reduction, option reduction etc.

  Release Hardware CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) and options to structure tree

• Owns common modules roadmap and implementation post Phase 5 of ePLC.

• Implementation of component roadmaps including part obsolescence, replacements, alternative vendors and cost reduction

• Facilitates intercompany communication to align on product strategies, provide guidance on pricing, spare level contents, and restricted part orders. Facilitates alignment meeting for product roadmap and market proliferation

• Support or Lead as necessary effort and coordination between various intercompany groups (such as operations, Engineering and GPM) to achieve divisional cost targets and improve operational metrics for reduction in Build cycle time, Period, Burden and Variance

• Relook at our Product Structure and Mfg. strategy 

• Division support for product prioritization and resource allocation (Quarterly budgets, Finance and CTO office Portfolio Management)

• Manage strategic vendor issues

• Manage all changes to the product after product release

  • whether driven by engineering, quality, safety, customer demands or supply obsolesce

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment 

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional  strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience 

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

• Technical depth in FEP or Epi, FSO experience from field, and/or breadth of AGS operational expertise

Qualifications

Education:

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

U.S. Salary Range:

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. 

Key Responsibilities

 Provides strategic direction for the  Business Management  managers and teams  for all customers and regions. Primary interface and escalation point for RGMs and BU  who ensures company and customer partnership is healthy and growing and that we are clearly differentiated from our competitor’s offerings .   

At this level, the executive is also a key participant/leader in segment/company based key initiatives and task-forces.

Responsible for generating AOP / achieving BU  financial targets (gross margin, OpEx), book/bill commit and forecast. 

Formulates, integrates, and drives division strategy for all account(s) and region(s).  Responsible for achieving specific Market Share (%)  goals.  Maximizes group's market share and profitability by leveraging company resources to create, grow and defend markets (sources of revenue) and market positions (share of revenue). 

Understands customer roadmaps and HVPs and ensures product development priorities address HVPs.  Positions cross-division products in line with customer/competitive landscape.   Oversees BM input to red teams competitive analysis.  Member of Large Order committee and champion for specific accounts responsible for co-presenting to executive committee.  

Primary point of contact for BU/Division GMs for customer status and strategy.  Owns high level customer interaction.

Final owner for product pricing.  Influential in cross-BU, multi-product pricing strategies.  Handles complex and/or high level negotiations .

Presents business results to BU and Division management and complex technical presentations to customers.

Manages and develops managers  and high level programs  for the Business Management organization.  Makes existing processes more efficient by benchmarking and implementing a CIP culture.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment

Business Expertise

• Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

• Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives 

Problem Solving

• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions

Impact

• Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function

Interpersonal Skills

• Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Qualifications

Education:

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

U.S. Salary Range:

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. 

Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world and we are uniquely positioned to help make possible a better future through the power of technology.  Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality.  Our technologies play a key role in increasing processing speed and memory capacity while reducing power consumption.  At Applied, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. 

The Applied Legal and Compliance Organization (LCO) environment offers a fast-paced, challenging, collegial and collaborative environment. Reporting to LCO’s Patent & IP Portfolio Management Group, this role will have the primary responsibility to support product groups, interact with business and technology management, and advising its leadership team on various IP related matters (patents, IP transactions, etc.). Applied is seeking an energetic team player able to provide counsel on a wide variety of IP issues.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Counsel management and technologists of client groups on IP matters involving patents, trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights, and IP transactions
• Analyze IP landscapes, perform IP risk assessments and develop IP sustainability strategies
• Actively develop and manage a global patent portfolio (including patent budget management) to protect key differentiating aspects of Applied’s technologies, including managing outside counsel on patent drafting and prosecution, improving quality, scope and breadth of patent applications & claims, and tracking patent budget and spending
• Collaborate with Litigation team regarding IP procurement and enforcement strategies
• Develop programs to protect IP and accomplish business goals including providing training to management and engineering teams
• Lead and contribute to the development of business processes and policies to better enable achievement of business objectives, mitigate risk, reduce inefficiencies and improve effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school
• Bar Admissions: U.S. (CA or other state) and USPTO Registration Numbers
• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry or Materials Science

• 7+ years of legal experience in law firm and/or in-house legal departments with a focus in the following areas:
  • Patent portfolio development and management in the US and internationally
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements involving IP provisions, including licensing, collaboration, research and similar agreements preferred
  • Knowledge of IP law, practice, and/or filing strategies in Asian countries, including China, Korea and Taiwan preferred
  • Experience related to IP enforcement and litigation, including claim construction, patent invalidity, infringement and damages preferred
  • Familiar with global patent operations (e.g., patent administrations, billings, docketing practices, etc.) also preferred

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence
• Strong business and technology acumen; capacity to understand the business and technology quickly
• Understand how to translate business needs into IP portfolio development & management
• Passionate, proactive, highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks and drive results
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple competing tasks/projects at the same time
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to create specific action plans based on general guidance and deliver results
• Ability to see the big picture and identify and design-out problems from the outset; continuous improvement mindset
• Strong customer focus, both internal and external
• Ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries, and with a diverse group of colleagues and internal clients in multiple countries
• Ability to lead and ability to perform as part of a team
• Flexible, personable and enjoys a dynamic corporate culture

Qualifications

Education:

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

U.S. Salary Range:

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. 

The Applied Legal and Compliance Organization (LCO) environment offers a fast-paced, challenging, collegial and collaborative environment. Reporting to LCO’s Patent & IP Portfolio Management Group, this role will have the primary responsibility to support product groups, interact with business and technology management, and advising its leadership team on various IP related matters (patents, IP transactions, etc.). Applied is seeking an energetic team player able to provide counsel on a wide variety of IP issues.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Counsel management and technologists of client groups on IP matters involving patents, trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights, and IP transactions
• Analyze IP landscapes, perform IP risk assessments and develop IP sustainability strategies
• Actively develop and manage a global patent portfolio (including patent budget management) to protect key differentiating aspects of Applied’s technologies, including managing outside counsel on patent drafting and prosecution, improving quality, scope and breadth of patent applications & claims, and tracking patent budget and spending
• Collaborate with Litigation team regarding IP procurement and enforcement strategies
• Develop programs to protect IP and accomplish business goals including providing training to management and engineering teams
• Lead and contribute to the development of business processes and policies to better enable achievement of business objectives, mitigate risk, reduce inefficiencies and improve effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school
• Bar Admissions: U.S. (CA or other state) and USPTO Registration Numbers
• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry or Materials Science

• 7+ years of legal experience in law firm and/or in-house legal departments with a focus in the following areas:
  • Patent portfolio development and management in the US and foreign jurisdictions, particularly Asia
  • Drafting and negotiation of agreements involving IP provisions, including licensing, collaboration, research and similar agreements
  • Knowledge of IP law in Asian countries, including China, Korea and Taiwan
  • Experience related to IP enforcement and litigation, including claim construction, patent invalidity, infringement and damages preferred
  • Familiar with global patent operations (e.g., patent administrations, billings, docketing practices, etc.) also preferred

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence
• Strong business and technology acumen; capacity to understand the business and technology quickly
• Understand how to translate business needs into IP portfolio development & management
• Passionate, proactive, highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks and drive results
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple competing tasks/projects at the same time
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to create specific action plans based on general guidance and deliver results
• Ability to see the big picture and identify and design-out problems from the outset; continuous improvement mindset
• Strong customer focus, both internal and external
• Ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries, and with a diverse group of colleagues and internal clients in multiple countries
• Ability to lead and ability to perform as part of a team
• Flexible, personable and enjoys a dynamic corporate culture

Qualifications

Education:

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

U.S. Salary Range:

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. 

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Global Procurement Services is a dynamic and agile organization that is evolving with new processes, systems, and service offerings as we are building an organization to deliver enhanced client experience and increased value and protection for Applied. Global Procurement Services is looking for leaders who are passionate about people and results, highly collaborative with ability to constructively challenge the status quo, confront demanding situations (working across the globe, time zones, culture and diverse/complex needs) and drive optimal and sustainable solutions in partnership with the business.

Job Description Summary

An effective Extended workforce program is critical to the growth and evolution of Applied Materials Products and Services. Help define the future state of extended workforce operations and develop the roadmap to transform the extended workforce program which is a key enabler for 3rd party talent, productivity, and innovation. Drive extended workforce supplier performance and results across the Globe. Join the operations leadership team to enable key programs through third parties to provide Applied Materials with access to diverse job families globally. In addition, you will collaborate broadly with Global Category leaders to implement global strategies into action and harmonize client needs with policies and controls.

You will lead a team of global staff to develop and execute an extended workforce lifecycle, its continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with our corporate category leaders, segment/functional strategy, and business objectives. Extended Workforce at Applied includes our large and global population of non-employees/contingent workers including contractors, temps, and independent contractors.

What YOU will do:

Act as expert/SME for Extended Workforce for the Organization.

Provide thought leadership and innovative solution design of sustainable and evolving program on behalf of organization and in partnership with business leaders and GPS at large.

Lead the execution of global extended workforce program; engage and understand business strategies and needs of key regional leaders and stakeholders including Global Procurement Services Category Leadership and deliver workforce talent solutions including continuity of global talent.

Assess, stabilize/optimize, or transform (existing insourced Extended Workforce model/organization performance) in alignment with broader GPS vision and long-term strategic outcomes. Drive greater value, alignment, scale for contingent workforce program.

Manage Extended Workforce Operations team responsible for oversight and execution of the program. Set expectations and outcomes; inspire, manage, and develop individuals/ teams to higher levels of performance. Create/ foster collaborative and productive working environment and culture of excellence.  

Drive daily execution and operational excellence (working across country, region, and varied time zone etc.) in alignment to global or country or regional regulations, risks and broader policies, e.g., GPS (Global Procurement Services), HR etc.

Stay abreast of and drive ongoing global workforce trends (regulations, policies, BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) arrangements etc.) enhancing cost-effectiveness, optimizing value for talent, and collaborating with various departments to meet dynamic staffing needs.

Serve as point of escalation for all global complex contingent worker situations.

Develop contingency strategy and workable plans to address unexpected changes in workforce requirements, such as economic fluctuations or global events.

Lead talent optimization for extended talent acquisition, onboarding/offboarding processes and systems, ensuring compliance with labor laws.

Lead strategic and Extended Workforce global communications, change management and training (delivery) to internal clients and key stakeholders and in partnership with GPS Strategy and Communications and Operations.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Education:

• Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience designing, scaling, and leading ongoing contingent workforce programs, including experience at the global level with strong technical domain knowledge of HR, Staffing, VMS, MSP, global employment marketplace.
• Strong understanding of contingent workforce industry, regulatory, compliance and international policies and employment laws for various types of contingent workers, including 1099/IC compliance, and contingent worker classification including working knowledge of variances of global best practices and employment law requirements.
  • Proven track record of transitioning to MSP model, stabilizing the model and driving toward continuous improvements long term.
  • Preferred experience in a Global HR/Talent Acquisition function; with emphasis in contingent workforce for IT and global manufacturing/engineering workforce.
  • Preferred Qualifications: - BE/MBA degree or equivalent
  • Exceptional leadership skills demonstrated by achieving desired results through others – directs, peers and broader stakeholders.
• Strong executive level influence and communication skills that adapt to audience and or need (written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills.)
• Strong relationship management skills with proven ability to build, cultivate and develop trust, win/win partnerships and outcomes with executive sponsors, business leaders, peers and teams.
  • Brings deep technical domain knowledge in contingent workforce management including business process outsourcing and technology practices / innovations for more intelligent and scalable service delivery model.
  • Expert understanding in e-procurement processes and systems with technical aptitude and familiarity with the design and utilization of complex systems to include SAP, Beeline, Fieldglass, Ariba and Workday. Proficiency in Data & Analytics, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. 
  • Experience managing transformative change and leading and inspiring cross functional, global teams to successful outcomes.
  • Proven strategic and critical thinking skills as well as ability to flawlessly execute.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and strategically influence and adapt practices across globalized working environment with diverse set of stakeholders with varying needs.
  • Quantitative data and analytical capabilities and proven problem-solving skills.
  • Strategic and operational consultative skills to work with internal executive partners (HR, IT and other global business leaders) to understand needs, offer optimal/best workforce strategy and models from a cost, risk, scale and overall effectiveness standpoint.

Leading in Complex and Ever-Changing Environment:

• Identify, propose, and implement business process improvements and VMS (Vendor Management System) enhancements related to the operationalization of category strategies
• Anticipate, respond to and resolve escalated operating challenges.
• Enforce corporate policies and monitor spending habits to ensure that policies are met.
• Track record of exceptional client relationship management and aligning Procurement Strategies to drive improved business goals.
• Working with internal business/stakeholders to drive greater adoption of business or category strategies at point of execution.
• Proven record of success taking part in cross functional process improvement efforts; including experience creating process diagrams, analyzing workflows, developing standard operating procedures, and reengineering business processes.
• Experience in launching complex, broad range initiatives internationally while working with remote teams and external supplier relationships.
• Ability to work across global matrixed organizations to build strong relationships to influence others to achieve goals.

Temperament:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels in both matrixed and hierarchical organization structures.
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, resilience and learning agility.
• Value relationships, transparent communications and collaborations working through and with others.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills within cross-function global teams (including external suppliers) to solve high value problems of diverse scope.
• Proven ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders on a regional, global, and/or virtual basis.
• Must be confident, self-motivated, and driven to deliver business results.
• Strong organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Drives positive customer experiences and project successes.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Maintains absolute integrity, tact, sensitivity, and confidentiality both personally and professionally.

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Qualifications

Education:

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

U.S. Salary Range:

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.