Project Manager, Employee Experience & HR Technology

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:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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 Project Manager, Employee Experience & HR Technology supports the delivery of HR initiatives that improve employee and manager experience through technology, process optimization, and disciplined execution. This role operates within the HR PMO framework and partners with Employee Experience leaders, HR Technology, HR Shared Services, HR COEs , and GIS to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with strong stakeholder alignment.

This role is ideal for a developing Project Manager who has foundational experience and is looking to grow skills in HR technology, enterprise platforms (such as Workday), and structured PMO delivery with coaching and mentorship.

What You’ll Do

• Apply HR PMO standards, templates, and operating rhythms across assigned projects.

• Maintain accurate project plans, timelines, and status updates in Jira and PMO tracking tools.

• Support PMO intake activities by helping document scope, ownership, timing, and dependencies for new requests.

• Coordinate HR deliverables for HR Technology initiatives, including requirements documentation, testing support, training inputs, and communications.

• Support Employee Experience initiatives focused on improving processes, automation, and digital solutions.

• Assist with pilot activities and phased rollouts, including coordination, communications, and feedback capture.

• Provide clear, structured project updates to stakeholders and leadership.

• Support change readiness activities by coordinating communications, training inputs, and go‑live support.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in project coordination or project management

• Demonstrated, hands-on experience using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, or similar)

• Working knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, hybrid, or waterfall, with the ability to apply them in a real-world delivery environment

• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives in a structured or PMO-led environment

• Solid understanding of the employee lifecycle and core HR processes (e.g., hire to retire), and how technology supports these processes

• Experience with Workday or other HCM systems

• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills

• Interest in HR technology, enterprise systems, or digital transformation

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.