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
Location:
Heimstetten,DEU
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide governance and guidance for construction-related and facility projects across all German sites, ensuring compliance with global standards, consistent planning, and reporting.
- Act as a strategic advisor rather than direct project execution.
- Monitor Integrated FM rollout, KPI tracking, capital project tracking and forecasting, and overall project governance.
- Support project excellence and reporting for the entire European region over time.
- Develop and oversee operating and capital budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost optimization.
- Prepare investment forecasts and support long-term financial planning for facility projects.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
- Establish and maintain standardized tools, templates, and processes across all sites to enable scalable operations and alignment with global standards.
- Build and lead a PMO team for Northern Europe to drive project excellence and overall management.
- Provide clear and frequent project and financial updates to internal stakeholders on scope, schedule, budget, and risks using professional presentations and reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Procurement, IFM providers, and site leadership) to ensure alignment on project goals, budgets, and standards.
To succeed in this role requires:
- Ability to oversee complex, multi-site projects and influence stakeholders across regions.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate with multiple groups and teams.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills; ability to interpret and present financial data.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel, for reporting and executive presentations.
- Ability to partner effectively within a matrix organization and with demanding technical business leaders.
- Excellent communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
- Leadership capability to act as a player-coach, doing work while building future PMO capability.
- Flexibility to travel up to 25% and manage projects primarily based in Heimstetten.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (BWL), Finance, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields.
- 5+ years in project management, facilities management, or construction oversight in a technically complex industry.
- Proven experience in multi-project oversight and governance.
- Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and investment forecasting.
- Familiarity with CMMS/IWMS systems (e.g., Maximo, TRIRIGA), SAP, and project reporting tools is a plus.
- Expertise in project governance, KPI tracking, and financial forecasting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high affinity for numbers.
- Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel) for executive-level reporting and presentations.
- Ability to develop and implement standardized processes and best practices.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing external service providers.
- Knowledge of local building, fire, and environmental codes.
- Experience in international or multi-site project environments.
- Capability to build and lead a PMO team for regional project excellence.
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Applied Materials Integrated Circuit Testing GmbH
Ammerthalstrasse 20
85551 Heimstetten near Munich
www.appliedmaterials.com
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
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.