Transitions Project Manager - (B3)

• Project Management: Manage assigned supplier transitions from scoping through qualification, implementation and closure, tracking milestones, dependencies and risk.
• Supplier Qualification: Support site and part qualification plans - coordinating inspection and validation activity with engineering and quality partners, and tracking findings through to closure.
• Change Management: Manage Supplier Notifications (SNFs) for assigned work, confirming incoming changes meet process requirements, resolving system conflicts and moving approvals forward.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead project teams spanning Design Engineering, Copy Exact, Supplier Engineering, Supplier Account Management, Quality, Business Unit Materials and supplier contacts, keeping work moving and issues resolved.
• Analytics & Reporting: Analyze part, supplier and qualification data to identify trends and risks, and produce status and risk reporting that supports project and business decisions.
• Communication & Continuous Improvement: Communicate status, risk and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at every level; document decisions, and contribute to the team’s templates, guidelines and standards.

As a member of the Global Supply Chain Transitions team, you will manage supplier transitions - site moves, dual-sourcing, supplier exits, and merger and acquisition integration support - that protect continuity of supply for Applied’s manufacturing operations. This role suits a proactive, analytical and collaborative project manager who enjoys coordinating cross-functional teams, working directly with suppliers, and turning project and supplier data into clear decisions.

• Must have strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Must have experience managing cross-functional projects from scoping through closure., * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 4-7 years of experience in project or program management within a matrixed or global organization.
• Supply chain, procurement or sourcing experience preferred.
• Engineering or technical background is a plus.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Six Sigma) are a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data visualization) required; experience with Tableau, Power BI or SQL preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Proven ability to build relationships and drive work across diverse teams and geographies.

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 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.