Applied Materials
Workplace Design Manager
Applied Materials, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Regional Workplace Design Manager – North America
Location – Santa Clara
Company
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 helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality.
The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications, healthcare, and supercomputing/AI, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.
While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone and achieve our company’s definition of Winning.
Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.
Role
Applied Materials expects over the next five years to have the most exciting and active project pipeline in its history. The Global Workplace and Infrastructure (GWI) team at Applied Materials is responsible for all facilities, from acquisition through operation and disposition.
The Regional Workplace Design Manager will be responsible for driving project design solutions that are locally relevant and align with Applied Materials Global Design Standards. Project types include office space, light labs, and amenities spaces. Projects are located across the North America region. The position is based in Santa Clara, California and will report to the Global Design Director, Global Workplace and Infrastructure.
The role will be a highly visible individual contributor partnering with cross-functional teams and business unit leaders to deliver designs that elevate Applied’s workplace experience. This will range from participating as an active member of the onsite project team, to remote participation, to hiring a third party as an owner’s representative. The Regional Workplace Design Manager is expected to be willing to travel up to 20% and virtually support all global time zones.
Key Responsibilities
Guide project Programming, Concept, Design Development and Final Design of specified regional projects. Ensure alignment with Global Design Guidelines and stakeholder needs.
Assist in the development of project charters for each workplace design project. Clearly articulate the project goals, project stakeholders, building requirements, design principles, workplace objectives, budgets, schedules, and other desired outcomes.
Define resources and consultants needed to complete project design. Drive Design Consultant selection with Regional PM team.
Ability to interpret Global Design Guidelines and align with regional needs and culture.
Assist with Global Design Guideline improvement by benchmarking best practices and providing solution-oriented feedback for revisions. Identify gaps between the Global Design Guidelines and regional trends.
Provide executive level presentations on regional design projects, global workplace design trends, and workplace analytics.
Support the Design & Planning team by providing recommendations, analysis and solutions related to design, FF&E, moves and signage.
The Ideal Candidate will have the Following:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or interior design or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience within an architectural practice and/or design management in a corporation, preferably managing the design process for mid to large scale projects.
5+ years of experience in a project management capacity.
Experience in the technology industry or similarly technically complex industry.
Experience with a wide range of project types across the entire project lifecycle (Entitlement, Planning, Design and Construction).
Strong presentation skills with an ability to communicate with and effectively influence senior leaders.
Passion to challenge the status quo in pursuit of material performance improvement.
Experience selecting, engaging, and managing design and construction-related service providers.
Experience managing virtual teams.
Preferred experience delivering projects in multiple geographies.
Experience managing, strategic, large scale, and complex projects with a proven track record of delivering impact.
To Succeed in this Role Requires:
Ability to partner effectively with demanding and highly technical business leaders and internal customers.
Ability to bring strategic insights to an operation that drives improved performance in complex environments.
Drive to discover new ways to solve problems and influence others to commit to change.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to direct/coach teams and provide feedback.
Proficient with MS Office, Bluebeam, and CAD.
Experienced with design modeling software, i.e. Revit.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Bluebeam, CAD Layouts
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
U.S. Salary Range:
$133,500.00 - $183,500.00
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.
Location – Santa Clara
Company
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 helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality.
The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications, healthcare, and supercomputing/AI, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.
While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone and achieve our company’s definition of Winning.
Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.
Role
Applied Materials expects over the next five years to have the most exciting and active project pipeline in its history. The Global Workplace and Infrastructure (GWI) team at Applied Materials is responsible for all facilities, from acquisition through operation and disposition.
The Regional Workplace Design Manager will be responsible for driving project design solutions that are locally relevant and align with Applied Materials Global Design Standards. Project types include office space, light labs, and amenities spaces. Projects are located across the North America region. The position is based in Santa Clara, California and will report to the Global Design Director, Global Workplace and Infrastructure.
The role will be a highly visible individual contributor partnering with cross-functional teams and business unit leaders to deliver designs that elevate Applied’s workplace experience. This will range from participating as an active member of the onsite project team, to remote participation, to hiring a third party as an owner’s representative. The Regional Workplace Design Manager is expected to be willing to travel up to 20% and virtually support all global time zones.
Key Responsibilities
Guide project Programming, Concept, Design Development and Final Design of specified regional projects. Ensure alignment with Global Design Guidelines and stakeholder needs.
Assist in the development of project charters for each workplace design project. Clearly articulate the project goals, project stakeholders, building requirements, design principles, workplace objectives, budgets, schedules, and other desired outcomes.
Define resources and consultants needed to complete project design. Drive Design Consultant selection with Regional PM team.
Ability to interpret Global Design Guidelines and align with regional needs and culture.
Assist with Global Design Guideline improvement by benchmarking best practices and providing solution-oriented feedback for revisions. Identify gaps between the Global Design Guidelines and regional trends.
Provide executive level presentations on regional design projects, global workplace design trends, and workplace analytics.
Support the Design & Planning team by providing recommendations, analysis and solutions related to design, FF&E, moves and signage.
The Ideal Candidate will have the Following:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or interior design or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience within an architectural practice and/or design management in a corporation, preferably managing the design process for mid to large scale projects.
5+ years of experience in a project management capacity.
Experience in the technology industry or similarly technically complex industry.
Experience with a wide range of project types across the entire project lifecycle (Entitlement, Planning, Design and Construction).
Strong presentation skills with an ability to communicate with and effectively influence senior leaders.
Passion to challenge the status quo in pursuit of material performance improvement.
Experience selecting, engaging, and managing design and construction-related service providers.
Experience managing virtual teams.
Preferred experience delivering projects in multiple geographies.
Experience managing, strategic, large scale, and complex projects with a proven track record of delivering impact.
To Succeed in this Role Requires:
Ability to partner effectively with demanding and highly technical business leaders and internal customers.
Ability to bring strategic insights to an operation that drives improved performance in complex environments.
Drive to discover new ways to solve problems and influence others to commit to change.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to direct/coach teams and provide feedback.
Proficient with MS Office, Bluebeam, and CAD.
Experienced with design modeling software, i.e. Revit.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Bluebeam, CAD Layouts
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
U.S. Salary Range:
$133,500.00 - $183,500.00
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.