People Strategy Project Manager III

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$88,000.00 - $121,000.00

Location:

Albany,NY, Austin,TX, Beaverton,OR, Buffalo,NY, Chandler,AZ, Gloucester,MA, Hillsboro,OR, Phoenix,AZ, Portland,OR

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. 

At 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. 

General Profile: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Key Responsibilities

As People Strategy Project Manager, you will be responsible for assisting to develop, manage and drive the implementation of the People Strategy, an extensive multi-year organizational change program.  The People Strategy is a foundation of change initiatives aimed at adapting our working practices and focus areas, ensuring we can meet challenges now and in the future.

• Project management of People Strategy implementation, driving progress ensuring all elements of the implementation plan are delivered on time and to a high standard.
   

• Maintain overview of delivery of all initiatives within the People Strategy and lead the continuous planning and prioritization of project implementation
   

• Establish and maintain robust up-to-date project management documentation
   

• Coordinate the People Strategy project delivery team, convening the group on a regular basis and providing support and guidance to project team members
   

• Work closely with individuals responsible for delivery of change initiatives to plan, develop, deliver, and embed change in line as outlined in the People Strategy
   

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, with a particular focus on building a strong and trusting partnership with key project delivery staff
   

• Working with internal communications team, plan and deliver effective communication of the People Strategy
   

• Manage and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization and ensure opportunities for staff and wider stakeholders to inform and shape the implementation of the People Strategy
   

• Regularly review progress and monitor impact against targets, working with the project team to provide progress reports to relevant senior stakeholders
   

• Maintain oversight of and manage project risks and escalate as needed
   

• Ensure that the People Strategy implementation is aligned with other change programs across the organization and manage interdependencies effectively
   

• Provide project management support and expertise to other People and Change projects as needed and in line with capacity.

Ensure that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.

Ensure that all 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.

Ensure that all phases of project, program a