CPG Chief of Staff

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$216,000.00 - $297,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

General Chief of Staff duties and responsibilities

A chief of staff is the behind-the-scenes leader, the crucial torchbearer guiding an organization’s day-to-day rhythm. With a blend of sharp leadership and keen problem-solving skills, they navigate the company maze with unwavering precision. 

Here’s a snapshot of the key responsibilities of the chief of staff:

• Teaming up with top-tier executives to chalk out and prioritize strategic business moves.
• Guiding department heads with expert advice to enhance overall team efficiency.
• Providing hands-on support to transform ideas into reality and monitor their progress.
• Acting on behalf of the chief executive to answer inquiries.
• Steering strategic business initiatives from genesis to fruition.
• Pinpointing and addressing core issues within business processes.
• Presenting the chief executive and other senior leaders with detailed company operations analysis.
• Evaluating risk factors when making critical business decisions.
• Completing special projects and initiatives with skillful oversight and support.
• Identifying areas of improvement across the organization and making actionable recommendations.

From strategic decision-making to minute operational details, the chief of staff role combines comprehensive vision with a detail-oriented approach, making it a pivotal function for employers and business owners to understand and value.

CPG project management

Business process initiatives and cross-functional alignment 

Monitor progress while keeping internal/external momentum

• PSP 
• SOO/LOC/deal structure 
• GMLT - ASP 
• CPG MCOS reduction project 

CPG strategy and planning

Organization strategic goals through internal and cross-functional alignment 

Monitor progress while keeping internal/external momentum

• Annual Strategy Review (SR1, SR2, SR3)
• AOP financial goals (revenue, GM/OP, OpEx/CapEx)
• PSAD

CPG operation

Operation rhythm efficiency and communication 

Leading meetings and workshops with meticulous planning and coordination

• Key CPG meetings facilitator/coordinator with planning and tracking of actions
• CPG Staff meeting
• QPR
• GSM
• GPM workshop
• CPG Off-site meeting; CPG Strategy meeting

CPG external meetings

Prep work (Call plan, PPT template, dry-run and consolidation), meeting coordination/communication, and tracking of follow-up actions  

• TRM
• ERM
• Customer visit schedule (customer site; AKT on-site; off-site: CES, SID, etc.)

General advice

Strategy, Priority, Efficiency

• Business process
• Organization
• Operation
• Customer