Non-Technical Project/Program Management

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

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You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

About Applied

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.

General Profile: Recognized as an expert within the company. Anticipates internal and or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Contributes to the development of functional strategy. Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide process mining efforts, from discovery and analysis to optimization and automation recommendations
•  Use leading process mining tools (e.g., Celonis, UiPath Process Mining, Signavio) to transform raw event logs into actionable insights
•  Act as a strategic advisor to business and technology stakeholders, providing thought leadership on process improvement and digital transformation
•  Collaborate cross-functionally to identify high-impact use cases, define success metrics, and implement continuous process improvement initiatives
•  Develop and maintain standards, methodologies, and best practices for process mining and performance benchmarking
•  Drive adoption and education of process mining capabilities across business units through training, mentorship, and evangelization
•  Ensure data integrity, alignment with enterprise architecture, and proper integration with systems such as ERP, CRM, and workflow platforms
•  Communicate insights and recommendations clearly through executive-level reporting and dashboards

Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
•  10+ years of professional experience in business process management, operations, digital transformation, or data analytics.
•  Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with process mining tools (e.g., Celonis, UiPath Process Mining, Signavio etc..).
•  Deep knowledge of business process frameworks, performance metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN).
•  Strong background in working with enterprise data systems (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow) and extracting event data.
•  Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
•  Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale transformation projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Process Mining tool certification (e.g., Celonis Certified Analyst)
• Experience working in industries such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, or supply chain.
•  Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar languages used for data preparation and analysis.
•  Familiarity with automation platforms and technologies (e.g., RPA, workflow engines, AI/ML

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field
• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 10 - 15 Years

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. To learn more about our commitment to DEI visit the Applied Materials Inclusion page.

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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.