AI & Automation Program Manager

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain GenAI solutions, agents, automations, and digital workflows.
• Own the end-to-end solution lifecycle, from requirements and development through deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and manage CIP, identifying and implementing productivity opportunities enabled by AI.
• Work with cross-functional teams across GIS, and IT organizations & PDC discipline, .
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with the GenAI Core Team roadmap and priorities.
• Define and develop KPIs to measure solution adoption, productivity gains, and business impact.
• Drive training, and user adoption for implemented solutions.
• Contribute to GenAI governance, standards, and best practices.
• Provides software development and business process expertise to other members on various standard programs / issues.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.

Profile

• Technical background in Software Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Automation, or related fields.
• Experience developing and implementing digital, automation, or AI-based solutions.
• Strong execution, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

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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.