Connected Workforce PMO

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.

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.  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 .

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.

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