Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers \xe2\x80\x93 who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more \xe2\x80\x93 transform their ideas into reality.

The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips\xe2\x80\x94"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications, healthcare, and super computing/AI, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone and achieve our company\xe2\x80\x99s definition of Winning.

Our innovations Make Possible\xc2\xae a Better Future. If you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it\xe2\x80\x99s an exciting place to be.

Role

Applied Materials expects over the next five years to have the most exciting and active project pipeline in its history. The Global Workplace and Infrastructure (GWI) team at Applied Materials is responsible for all facilities, from acquisition through operation to disposition.

The Regional Workplace Design Manager will be responsible for driving project design solutions that are locally relevant and align with the Global Design Standards. Project types include office, logistics, light labs, and amenity. Projects are located across Asia. The position is based in India and will report to the Global Workplace Planning & Design lead within GWI in Santa Clara.

The role will be a highly visible individual contributor partnering with cross-functional teams and business unit leaders to deliver a design that elevates Applied\xe2\x80\x99s workplace experience. This will range from participating as an active member of the onsite project team, to remote participation, to hiring a third party as an owner\xe2\x80\x99s representative. The Regional Workplace Design Manager is expected to be willing to travel up to 30% and virtually support all global time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Guide project Programming, Concept, Design Development and Final Design of specified regional projects. Ensure alignment with Global Design Guidelines and stakeholder needs.

Assist in the development of project charters for each workplace design project. Clearly articulate the project goal, project stakeholders, building requirements, design principles, workplace objectives, budgets, schedules, and other desired outcomes.

Define resources and consultants needed to complete project design. Drive Design Consultant selection with Regional PM team.

Ability to interpret Global Design Guidelines and align with regional needs and culture.

Assist in Global Design Guideline improvement by benchmarking best practices and providing solution-oriented feedback for revisions. Identify gaps between Global Design Guidelines and regional built environment.

Assist regional PM team and Global Procurement (G2P) with Furniture Vendor selection.

Assist regional PM team and Real Estate Team on project site selection.

Provide executive level presentations on regional design projects, global workplace design trends, and workplace analytics.

Support the Design & Planning team by providing recommendations, analysis and solutions related to design, FF&E, moves and signage.

The Ideal Candidate will have the Following:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or higher in Architecture.

10+ years of experience within architectural practice/design management in corporation, preferably managing design process in and outside India for mid to large scale projects.

5+ years of experience in a project management capacity.

Experience in the semiconductor or similarly technically complex industry.

Experience with wide range of facility types across the entire project lifecycle (Entitlement, Planning, Design and Build).

Strong executive presence with an ability to communicate with and effectively influence senior leaders.

Passion to challenge the status quo in pursuit of material performance improvement.

Experience selecting, developing, and managing design and construction-related service providers.

Experience managing virtual teams and dealing with a wide range of international cultures.

Experience delivering projects in multiple geographies, particularly US, APAC and India.

Experience managing global, strategic, large scale, and complex projects with a proven track record of delivering impact.

To Succeed in this Role Requires:

Ability to partner effectively with demanding and highly technical business leaders and internal customers.

Ability to bring strategic insights to an operation that drives improved performance in complex environments.

Drive to discover new ways to solve problems and influence others to commit to change.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to direct/coach teams and provide feedback.

Proficient with MS Office, Bluebeam, and CAD.

Experienced with design modeling software, i.e. Revit.

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor\'s Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

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