Senior Strategic Program Manager - (M5)

We are seeking a talented and motivated senior manager to join our dynamic program team. The ideal candidate will lead the planning, proliferation, and adoption of strategic programs for internal customers. They are recognized as an expert of leading large, complex programs with broad impact to the company. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive change and proliferation of highly visible and cross functional programs and products across the company.Our team within Applied Materials is focused on increasing employee productivity through skill building, through learning programs, learning products, and services. Our group is known for our ability to scale, deliver excellent products and programs, and our innovative nature. We work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects that drive the company’s strategic goals and manage change effectively. What you will do: Develop and drive multiple project plans focused on skill building & learning from conception and planning to implementation, ensuring clear objectives and success criteria aligned cross-functionallyDrive decision making, alignment, and communication with stakeholders with increasing and conflicting demandsProactively identifies and resolves potential complications within the program in a collaborative fashionLead junior program managers by setting goals and providing appropriate level of guidanceOversee schedule, budget, tasks using project management tools, concisely sharing the relevant details with stakeholdersCreate functional strategy of programs and develop program roadmapsUse qualitative and quantitative data to drive decision makingWhat you are good at:   Exceptional prioritization and project management skillsListening deeply and synthesizing the most critical issue at handCommunicating complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of viewDriving change at a large companyExtracting insights from multiple data sources to make informed decisionsStaying organized amidst a high volume of complex projects and stakeholdersWorking towards outcomes, using a proactive “get things done” approach, pivoting quickly and thinking of creative solutionsWorking in a fast-paced and evolving environmentQualifications:10-15 years program management experience working in a fast-paced environmentStrategic thinker with a strong experience leading high visibility, high impact programs with a proven track record of successExperience driving significant change initiatives at a large company   Experience crafting clear KPIs and metricsQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's DegreeSkills:Certifications:Languages:Years of Experience:10 - 15 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:NoU.S. Salary Range:$158,500.00 - $218,000.00The 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. SummaryLocation: Santa Clara,CAType: Full time