Director, Non-Technical Project/Program Management

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Director of Non-Technical Project/Program Management in Shanghai. The role provides leadership and direction through managers, is accountable for the performance and results of a region or related job families, and executes segment and functional business plans while contributing to their strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Define project and program objectives for areas of responsibility and complete preliminary activities such as outcome determination, milestones, viability studies and resource planning.
• Ensure projects and programs meet product/process specifications, cost, resource utilization and timeliness requirements.
• Document all phases of project, program and process development and ensure required information is reported, disseminated or transferred to other functions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies on engineering/lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.
• Use material and financial resources effectively and assign work to subordinate staff, including professional development.
• Spearhead research and development of new technologies and ensure new processes, designs and methodologies are incorporated into products and services or shared with other areas.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10 to 15 years of experience.
• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with them.

Required skills

• Broad understanding of systems, theories and practices.
• Industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance.
• Ability to lead through subordinate managers and execute business plans.
• Ability to resolve complex business problems with advanced analytical judgment.
• Negotiation and influence at senior executive and external levels.