Strategic Program Manager, AI Awareness at Applied Materials

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

165000.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Collaboration, Workshop Facilitation, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Building, Innovation, AI Adoption, Continuous Learning, Process Optimization, Metrics Tracking, Relationship Management, Adaptability, Creativity, Prioritization, Listening

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

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: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 Location: 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. We are seeking a talented and motivated program manager to join our team focused on advancing AI awareness and adoption at Applied Materials. Our mission is to empower all employees to understand, embrace, and leverage AI technologies, to drive innovation and productivity across the company. The team is dedicated to building a culture of continuous learning, fostering communities of practice, and delivering high-impact programs that accelerate our strategic AI initiatives. If you are passionate about shaping the future of work through AI and community engagement, we invite you to join us! What You Will Do Collaborate closely with others on the team for the planning, proliferation, and adoption of strategic programs for AI awareness and skill-building across the enterprise. Design and implement an AI awareness program for leaders, including workshops, resources, and ongoing engagements. Engage the program community to drive AI adoption, best practices, and peer learning for the targeted audience. Proactively engage stakeholders to understand their needs and drive alignment on AI-related initiatives. Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform program decisions and measure impact. Continuously assess and optimize workflows and processes to ensure the best experience for program participants. Track adoption metrics, summarize feedback, and prepare progress updates for leadership. Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration through community-building activities. Partner with cross-functional colleagues to ensure alignment and integration of AI initiatives with broader organizational objectives. Manage relationships with external partners and vendors to support program goals. What You Are Good At Exceptional prioritization and project management skills. Deep listening and synthesizing critical issues into an action plan. Facilitating engaging workshops and training sessions for leaders and employees, ensuring knowledge transfer and active participation. Extracting insights from multiple data sources to make informed decisions. Staying organized amidst a high volume of complex projects and stakeholders. Driving outcomes with a proactive, creative, and adaptable approach. Thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience leveraging AI tools and analytics to inform decisions and optimize workflows. Demonstrated success guiding teams and stakeholders in adopting AI-powered tools and best practices. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No 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 accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Responsibilities

The Strategic Program Manager will collaborate with the team to plan and implement strategic programs for AI awareness and skill-building across the enterprise. They will engage stakeholders, drive AI adoption, and continuously assess program effectiveness.