PPPM (Project Portfolio Program Manager)

**Who We Are** Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. **What We Offer** Salary: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00 Location: Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA You’ll 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. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our [benefits](https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/). **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 - Provides guidance/input to Engineering and the Business Unit about the field service impact of part/supplier changes. - **Accuracy of customer shipped configurations and BOMs (Bill of Materials)** - CaRM (Configuration accuracy Review Meeting) reviews - BOM (Bill of Materials) accuracy - NSR (Non Standard Request) approval - 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 - Implementation of cost reduction roadmap - 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** 1. Conduct PCR Pre-Review Meetings 2. Track creation of Projects and content: Team members and milestones i. Run reports weekly to ensure Project data population. Individual follow up with Project Owners ii. Escalate issues (e.g., NSR Ready Forecast Date past the Need Date) 3. Monthly Dashboard Update/Review of all CIP Projects not Ready for NSR 4. Provide Product Review and monthly BM/BMO meetings with CIP project data and highlights - Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines **Business Expertise** - Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market **Leadership** - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements **Problem Solving** - Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information **Impact** - Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies **Interpersonal Skills** - Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 10% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** Yes 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. 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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our [careers site](https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. 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