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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$68,000.00 - $93,500.00Location:\nKalispell,MTYou’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.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport specific project and program objectives as defined in the areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed.\nSupport projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.\nEnsures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.\nUndertake study of new technologies, as appropriate.\nSupport data collection for materials & financial resources.\nOther Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.\nAdditionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.\nFunctional Knowledge\nDemonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities\nBusiness Expertise\nUnderstands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work\nLeadership\nNo supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members\nProblem Solving\nSolves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents \nImpact\nImpacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies\nInterpersonal Skills\nExplains complex information to others in straightforward situations\nThe NSO Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of assigned Non-System Orders (NSOs) from project release through shipment. This individual contributor role serves as the primary coordinator for complex, customer-specific system configurations, ensuring all project milestones, deliverables, manufacturing requirements, and shipment commitments are achieved.\nThe NSO Project Manager partners closely with the Business Management Operations (BMO) team, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and Configuration Management organizations to manage project execution, mitigate risk, resolve issues, and ensure alignment between customer requirements and factory readiness. The role requires strong project management skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and the capacity to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn end-to-end execution of assigned NSO projects from order release through shipment.\nTranslate customer-specific requirements received through the BMO organization into executable manufacturing and project plans.\nDevelop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and execution risks.\nCoordinate cross-functional teams to ensure engineering, manufacturing, material, quality, and configuration requirements are completed on schedule.\nServe as the central point of coordination for project scope, schedule, configuration, and readiness activities.\nDrive execution of customer-specific configurations, engineering changes, BOM modifications, NSRs, CES requests, and other non-standard requirements.\nAssess and communicate the impact of project changes on delivery schedules, manufacturing readiness, and shipment commitments.\nFacilitate project reviews, readiness reviews, production status meetings, and issue resolution activities.\nMonitor project health and performance, identifying constraints and initiating recovery plans when commitments are at risk.\nPartner with Master Scheduling, Operations Management, and BMO teams to prioritize deliverables and maintain execution alignment.\nLead risk identification and mitigation activities, ensuring project risks are proactively managed and escalated when necessary.\nCoordinate resolution of manufacturing, quality, material, and engineering issues affecting project execution.\nSupport shipment readiness activities, including final test coordination, documentation reviews, and production release requirements.\nMaintain accurate project documentation, action-item tracking, schedule status, and project metrics.\nProvide timely status updates, risk assessments, and recovery plans to stakeholders and leadership.\nIdentify and implement process improvements that enhance NSO execution efficiency, predictability, and customer delivery performance.\nSuccess in This Role Requires\nStrong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.\nAbility to manage multiple highly customized projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nKnowledge of manufacturing operations, change management, configuration management, and production planning processes.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make data-driven decisions.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to influence stakeholders and drive accountability across multiple functional organizations.\nProven ability to manage risk, resolve conflicts, and maintain commitments in highly dynamic project environments.\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nNoThe 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. 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 ,or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. 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