Connected Workforce PMO

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. 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.

What We Offer

Salary:

$116,000.00 - $159,500.00

Location:

Gloucester,MA

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. 

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Job Summary

The 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.

With 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Connected Workforce portfolio, roadmap, governance framework, and prioritization process.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize digital transformation opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions and implementation roadmaps.
• Lead medium-to-large scale programs, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, risks, and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate development and deployment activities with ATG, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT), deployment readiness, training, adoption, and sustainment activities.
• Develop executive communications, portfolio reviews, KPI dashboards, and value realization reporting.
• Lead organizational change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies.
• Manage software licensing, hardware planning, vendor engagement, and solution governance.
• Present portfolio performance, investment opportunities, risks, and recommendations to leadership and steering committees.

Functional & Business Expertise

• Deep understanding of digital transformation, Connected Workforce platforms, and enterprise technology adoption.
• Ability to interpret complex business challenges and translate them into scalable technology solutions.
• Experience managing cross-functional programs involving manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and organizational objectives.
• Experience developing business cases, ROI analyses, KPI frameworks, and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Knowledge of change management principles and technology adoption best practices.

Impact & Interpersonal Skills

• Influences operational and business outcomes through strategic technology initiatives.
• Communicates complex concepts effectively across executive, technical, and operational audiences.
• Builds alignment among diverse stakeholders without direct authority.
• Viewed as a trusted advisor and strategic partner by internal and external stakeholders.
• Drives organizational change and fosters adoption of new digital capabilities.

Objectives

• Accelerate Connected Workforce adoption across the enterprise.
• Expand digital transformation initiatives into new business functions and processes.
• Establish scalable governance, deployment, and support frameworks.
• Improve workforce productivity through digital workflow adoption.
• Standardize business processes and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Maximize value realization from Connected Workforce investments.

Benefits

• Increased operational visibility through real-time data and analytics.
• Improved workforce productivity and process standardization.
• Faster deployment of business-critical digital solutions.
• Enhanced stakeholder alignment and execution consistency.
• Scalable digital infrastructure supporting future business growth.
• Increased return on investment from enterprise technology initiatives.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in program management, digital transformation, Connected Workforce technologies, operational systems, and business process optimization.

Business Expertise

Has knowledge of industry best practices and understands how enterprise functions integrate to deliver operational excellence and strategic business outcomes.

Leadership

Acts as a strategic leader and change agent across the organization. Leads cross-functional initiatives, drives decision-making, and influences stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Problem Solving

Solves complex business and technical challenges using structured analysis, sound judgment, and data-driven decision-making. Balances strategic priorities, technology requirements, and organizational constraints.

Impact

Impacts operational performance, digital transformation initiatives, employee productivity, and business outcomes across multiple teams and functions. Works within broad organizational objectives and strategic priorities.

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information, builds consensus among stakeholders, and effectively communicates across all organizational levels.

Experience Required

• 5–7+ years of project, program, or digital transformation leadership experience.
• Experience leading enterprise software, manufacturing systems, automation, operational technology, or Connected Workforce initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional programs and executive stakeholders.
• Experience developing business cases, strategic roadmaps, KPI frameworks, and ROI analyses.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors and technology partners.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Strong program and portfolio management capabilities.
• Proficiency with project management, reporting, and collaboration tools.
• Experience with digital manufacturing, Connected Workforce, or enterprise technology solutions.
• Experience with Tulip, SAP, RFID, Machine Vision, Power BI, Tableau, IoT, automation platforms, or similar technologies preferred.
• PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, and/or Prosci certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and organizational change management skills.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The 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.

For 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.

Applied 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, s