Senior Manager of IT, Finance applications

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$171,500.00 - $236,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

• Key responsibilities:

  • Serve as an  interface with selected business units and GIS Sales, Operations, Engineering, Service and Finance domains for the purpose of Business intelligence, big data and AI/ML  technology strategy alignment, solution discovery, service management, project portfolio mgmt. Manage personnel serving as business unit or function sub-group interfaces.
  •  Validates and ensures design integrity of  business process/business application solutions to address  complex cross functional needs. Manage personnel performing solution architecture,  application and/or platform  specification configuration for complex individual projects and/or across multiple, concurrent projects, and the development of testing and data conversion strategies.  Identifies and recommend industry BKM's for integrated solution design and standards, and develop and enforce defined standards; Keeps abreast of technologies in the market and drives new technology evaluations. 
  • Manage personnel responsible for providing  business application functional  support services to meet customer performance, availability, service level agreements and  customer satisfaction targets. Ensure systems are monitored and tuned for availability and performance, and that rigorous root cause analysis is performed and preventative/corrective actions implemented. Manages and oversees execution of application life cycle activities.
  • Deliver and manage personnel responsible for  delivery of project and support services in area of responsibility within allocated budget. Develops project budgets. Develops deep understanding cost model and cost drivers for service(s) and develops and implements service area budgets and cost optimization initiatives. Responsible for timely renewal of maintenance and subscription contracts.
  • Monitors and ensures adherence to GIS project management, software application development, testing, service management, change management, RCA  and other relevant processes, standards, governance and controls.  May manage execution of sox controls and testing, and support internal and external audits. 
  • Plan and manage large scale, complex  cross functional business application projects  to ensure effective and efficient execution in line with guardrails of scope, timeline, budget and quality. Manages project managers.
  • Oversees contingent workers performing services across multiple projects or service areas.  Ensures  selection, onboarding and offboarding of contingent workers is performed in a timely manner. Ensures contingent workforce utilization is optimized. Works with management and strategic providers to identify gaps and opportunities and to recommend improvement plans.  May approve contingent worker timesheets/costs.

  Experience:

  • 8 or more years of experience in IT, focusing on finance applications.
  • At least 5 years in a leadership role, managing IT teams and projects.
  • Proven background as a Solution Architect and Project Manager within finance environments.

  Technical Skills:

  SAP/Workday Expertise:

  • Prior M&A experience for Day-1 Finance and HR/Payroll integration is highly desirable

  • In-depth Understanding of SAP FI/CO: General Ledger (GL): Experience in setting up and configuring the GL module, including chart of accounts, financial statements, and integration with other modules.

  • Implementation Experience with Workday Time Tracking and Payroll modules and certification in Workday Time and Payroll is highly desirable.

  • Familiarity with SAP Financial Master data, such as cost center, profit center, BU, Segment for both external and internal reporting is required

  • Controlling (CO): Expertise in cost center accounting, internal orders, profitability analysis (CO-PA), and product costing.

  • SAP S/4HANA Finance:

    Universal Journal: Understanding of the Universal Journal concept, which combines financial and controlling data for streamlined reporting.

    Real-time Analytics: Experience with embedded analytics and real-time data processing capabilities of S/4HANA.

    Migration Experience: Hands-on experience in migrating from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, including data migration and system conversion.

  • Integration Skills:

    Experience with SAP Fiori for user-friendly interfaces and enhanced user experience.

    Experience in SAP and Workday architecture and integration with other on-prem enterprise systems or SAAS applications.

  • Financial Processes:

  • Deep understanding of financial processes and regulations, including IFRS and GAAP compliance

  • Good understanding of time and payroll functions in Finance or HR

  • Ability to map business requirements to SAP functionalities to ensure effective implementation.

  • Business Process Optimization:

  • Skills in analyzing existing business processes and recommending improvements using SAP capabilities.

  • Experience in designing and implementing efficient workflows and automation within SAP.

  Data Analytics Platforms:

  • Proficiency in BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or SAP Analytics Cloud.

  • Understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data technologies.

  SAAS Application:

  • Familiarity with popular finance-related and payroll-related SaaS applications 

  • Understanding of cloud computing principles and SaaS architecture

  • Experience with APIs and integration platforms to connect SaaS applications 

  • Understanding of data security best practices, including protection of PII, encryption, access controls, and audit trails

  Project Management:

  • Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.

  • Proficiency in project management tools like JIRA, Microsoft Project

  Cloud and Infrastructure:

  • Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and finance and time and pay solutions.

  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure and security best practices.

   

  Stakeholder Management:

  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including finance executives and IT teams.

  • Skills in managing expectations and ensuring alignment between business objectives and IT deliverables.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and foster collaboration across teams.

  Educational Background:

  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.

  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

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.

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