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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.\nWhat We Offer\nSalary:\n$116,000.00 - $159,500.00Location:\nGloucester,MAYou’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.\nAt 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.\nJob Summary\nThe Connected Worker Program Manager will serve as the strategic leader for the Connected Workforce initiative within the Varian Business Unit. This role will drive the vision, roadmap, governance, deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of Connected Workforce solutions across the enterprise. The program manager will partner with business leaders, Automation Technology Group (ATG), IT, and external partners to accelerate digital transformation, improve operational performance, standardize business processes, and maximize return on technology investments.\nWith an expanding Connected Workforce portfolio and increasing program complexity, this position will provide dedicated leadership to ensure scalable deployment, stakeholder alignment, governance, and sustainable value realization.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn the Connected Workforce portfolio, roadmap, governance framework, and prioritization process.\nPartner with stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize digital transformation opportunities.\nTranslate business requirements into scalable technology solutions and implementation roadmaps.\nLead medium-to-large scale programs, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, risks, and strategic objectives.\nCoordinate development and deployment activities with ATG, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders.\nDrive User Acceptance Testing (UAT), deployment readiness, training, adoption, and sustainment activities.\nDevelop executive communications, portfolio reviews, KPI dashboards, and value realization reporting.\nLead organizational change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies.\nManage software licensing, hardware planning, vendor engagement, and solution governance.\nPresent portfolio performance, investment opportunities, risks, and recommendations to leadership and steering committees.\nFunctional & Business Expertise\nDeep understanding of digital transformation, Connected Workforce platforms, and enterprise technology adoption.\nAbility to interpret complex business challenges and translate them into scalable technology solutions.\nExperience managing cross-functional programs involving manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, IT, and business stakeholders.\nStrong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and organizational objectives.\nExperience developing business cases, ROI analyses, KPI frameworks, and digital transformation roadmaps.\nKnowledge of change management principles and technology adoption best practices.\nImpact & Interpersonal Skills\nInfluences operational and business outcomes through strategic technology initiatives.\nCommunicates complex concepts effectively across executive, technical, and operational audiences.\nBuilds alignment among diverse stakeholders without direct authority.\nViewed as a trusted advisor and strategic partner by internal and external stakeholders.\nDrives organizational change and fosters adoption of new digital capabilities.\nObjectives\nAccelerate Connected Workforce adoption across the enterprise.\nExpand digital transformation initiatives into new business functions and processes.\nEstablish scalable governance, deployment, and support frameworks.\nImprove workforce productivity through digital workflow adoption.\nStandardize business processes and improve organizational effectiveness.\nMaximize value realization from Connected Workforce investments.\nBenefits\nIncreased operational visibility through real-time data and analytics.\nImproved workforce productivity and process standardization.\nFaster deployment of business-critical digital solutions.\nEnhanced stakeholder alignment and execution consistency.\nScalable digital infrastructure supporting future business growth.\nIncreased return on investment from enterprise technology initiatives.\nFunctional Knowledge\nDemonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in program management, digital transformation, Connected Workforce technologies, operational systems, and business process optimization.\nBusiness Expertise\nHas knowledge of industry best practices and understands how enterprise functions integrate to deliver operational excellence and strategic business outcomes.\nLeadership\nActs as a strategic leader and change agent across the organization. Leads cross-functional initiatives, drives decision-making, and influences stakeholders to achieve business objectives.\nProblem Solving\nSolves complex business and technical challenges using structured analysis, sound judgment, and data-driven decision-making. Balances strategic priorities, technology requirements, and organizational constraints.\nImpact\nImpacts operational performance, digital transformation initiatives, employee productivity, and business outcomes across multiple teams and functions. Works within broad organizational objectives and strategic priorities.\nInterpersonal Skills\nExplains difficult or sensitive information, builds consensus among stakeholders, and effectively communicates across all organizational levels.\nExperience Required\n5-7+ years of project, program, or digital transformation leadership experience.\nExperience leading enterprise software, manufacturing systems, automation, operational technology, or Connected Workforce initiatives.\nDemonstrated success managing cross-functional programs and executive stakeholders.\nExperience developing business cases, strategic roadmaps, KPI frameworks, and ROI analyses.\nExperience collaborating with external vendors and technology partners.\nEducation\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.\nQualifications\nStrong program and portfolio management capabilities.\nProficiency with project management, reporting, and collaboration tools.\nExperience with digital manufacturing, Connected Workforce, or enterprise technology solutions.\nExperience with Tulip, SAP, RFID, Machine Vision, Power BI, Tableau, IoT, automation platforms, or similar technologies preferred.\nPMP, PgMP, Agile/Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, and/or Prosci certification preferred.\nExcellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and organizational change management skills.\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nYesThe 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.\nFor 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.\nApplied 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.\nIn addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. 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