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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:
$180,500.00 - $248,500.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’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 .
General Profile
Provides leadership and direction through managers and senior professionals responsible for Customer Business Operations supporting strategic global customer accounts. Accountable for operational performance, customer satisfaction, order execution, business process governance, and operational excellence across multiple regions and product groups.
Executes functional business plans and contributes to the development of worldwide Customer Business Operations strategy. Directs and controls a broad functional area supporting complex global customer engagements. Decisions are guided by segment and functional strategies and business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Global Customer Business Operations Leadership
- Leads Customer Business Operations support for strategic global customer accounts across multiple regions and business units.
- Owns operational governance and execution excellence throughout the order-to-cash lifecycle for assigned global customers.
- Drives customer satisfaction through proactive issue resolution, escalation management, and operational partnership with Sales, Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Trade, and Field organizations.
- Serves as executive operational point of contact for major customer business and fulfillment issues.
Customer Account Strategy & Execution
- Partners with Global Account teams, Business Management, Product Groups, and Regional Operations leaders to develop and execute customer operational strategies.
- Ensures alignment of customer requirements with Applied operational capabilities, policies, systems, and business objectives.
- Leads operational readiness and execution planning for large, complex, and strategic customer opportunities.
- Supports mergers, acquisitions, legal entity transitions, customer reorganizations, and other business changes impacting operational execution.
Order Management & Commercial Governance
- Provides oversight of order acceptance, booking compliance, revenue recognition readiness, change management, and fulfillment execution.
- Ensures compliance with company policies, financial controls, trade regulations, and audit requirements.
- Partners with Finance and Legal teams to interpret and implement business policies related to customer transactions, contractual terms, order recognition, payment terms, and commercial approvals.
- Drives consistent implementation of global standards, controls, and best practices.
Customer Escalation & Risk Management
- Leads resolution of highly complex customer escalations affecting bookings, revenue, delivery commitments, quality, or customer satisfaction.
- Identifies operational risks and develops mitigation strategies to support business objectives.
- Establishes executive-level governance processes to review critical customer issues and drive accountability for resolution.
Process Transformation & Operational Excellence
- Leads global business process improvements across Customer Business Operations and Order Management functions.
- Drives digital transformation initiatives including automation, AI, reporting enhancements, workflow optimization, and system improvements.
- Collaborates with IT and business stakeholders to define business requirements and prioritize system enhancements.
- Establishes operational metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and performance management processes to drive continuous improvement.
Organizational Leadership
- Leads a global organization through managers and professional leaders.
- Develops organizational capabilities, succession plans, talent strategies, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Builds strong partnerships across global functional and business leadership teams.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of global Customer Business Operations, Order Management, supply chain execution, commercial operations, customer engagement models, financial controls, and business process governance.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, order-to-cash processes, revenue recognition principles, customer contract administration, and global operational practices.
Business Expertise
- Applies broad semiconductor industry knowledge and commercial awareness to drive operational performance for strategic customer accounts.
- Understands business drivers, customer strategies, market dynamics, and operational impacts across global manufacturing and supply chains.
- Balances customer requirements with Applied Materials business objectives and operational capabilities.
Leadership
- Leads through subordinate managers and senior professionals across multiple regions.
- Executes functional business plans and contributes to Customer Business Operations strategy.
- Develops organizational capabilities and builds high-performing global teams.
- Influences business decisions through operational expertise and leadership.
Problem Solving
- Directs resolution of highly complex and unusual customer, operational, and business challenges.
- Applies advanced analytical thinking, judgment, and business acumen to address issues affecting bookings, revenue, supply, fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
- Enables cross-functional teams to develop innovative and scalable solutions.
Impact
- Guided by segment and functional strategy, impacts operational performance, customer satisfaction, revenue execution, business scalability, and organizational effectiveness across strategic global accounts.
- Influences enterprise-wide process improvements and operational policies supporting business growth and customer success.
Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiates and influences senior executives internally and externally.
- Builds trusted relationships with customers, sales leaders, business unit executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Communicates complex operational and business issues effectively to executive audiences.
- Demonstrates strong executive presence, collaboration skills, and cultural awareness across global regions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in Customer Business Operations, Order Management, Sales Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Commercial Operations, or related functions.
- 5+ years leading global teams through managers.
- Experience supporting large strategic accounts in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred), order-to-cash processes, commercial operations, and business process transformation.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and executive-level customer engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or Master's degree.
- Semiconductor industry experience.
- Experience leading global transformation, automation, AI, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Experience managing complex customer escalations and executive customer relationships.
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition, order governance, and commercial compliance requirements
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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.
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:
$180,500.00 - $248,500.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’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 .
General Profile
Provides leadership and direction through managers and senior professionals responsible for Customer Business Operations supporting strategic global customer accounts. Accountable for operational performance, customer satisfaction, order execution, business process governance, and operational excellence across multiple regions and product groups.
Executes functional business plans and contributes to the development of worldwide Customer Business Operations strategy. Directs and controls a broad functional area supporting complex global customer engagements. Decisions are guided by segment and functional strategies and business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Global Customer Business Operations Leadership
- Leads Customer Business Operations support for strategic global customer accounts across multiple regions and business units.
- Owns operational governance and execution excellence throughout the order-to-cash lifecycle for assigned global customers.
- Drives customer satisfaction through proactive issue resolution, escalation management, and operational partnership with Sales, Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Trade, and Field organizations.
- Serves as executive operational point of contact for major customer business and fulfillment issues.
Customer Account Strategy & Execution
- Partners with Global Account teams, Business Management, Product Groups, and Regional Operations leaders to develop and execute customer operational strategies.
- Ensures alignment of customer requirements with Applied operational capabilities, policies, systems, and business objectives.
- Leads operational readiness and execution planning for large, complex, and strategic customer opportunities.
- Supports mergers, acquisitions, legal entity transitions, customer reorganizations, and other business changes impacting operational execution.
Order Management & Commercial Governance
- Provides oversight of order acceptance, booking compliance, revenue recognition readiness, change management, and fulfillment execution.
- Ensures compliance with company policies, financial controls, trade regulations, and audit requirements.
- Partners with Finance and Legal teams to interpret and implement business policies related to customer transactions, contractual terms, order recognition, payment terms, and commercial approvals.
- Drives consistent implementation of global standards, controls, and best practices.
Customer Escalation & Risk Management
- Leads resolution of highly complex customer escalations affecting bookings, revenue, delivery commitments, quality, or customer satisfaction.
- Identifies operational risks and develops mitigation strategies to support business objectives.
- Establishes executive-level governance processes to review critical customer issues and drive accountability for resolution.
Process Transformation & Operational Excellence
- Leads global business process improvements across Customer Business Operations and Order Management functions.
- Drives digital transformation initiatives including automation, AI, reporting enhancements, workflow optimization, and system improvements.
- Collaborates with IT and business stakeholders to define business requirements and prioritize system enhancements.
- Establishes operational metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and performance management processes to drive continuous improvement.
Organizational Leadership
- Leads a global organization through managers and professional leaders.
- Develops organizational capabilities, succession plans, talent strategies, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Builds strong partnerships across global functional and business leadership teams.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of global Customer Business Operations, Order Management, supply chain execution, commercial operations, customer engagement models, financial controls, and business process governance.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, order-to-cash processes, revenue recognition principles, customer contract administration, and global operational practices.
Business Expertise
- Applies broad semiconductor industry knowledge and commercial awareness to drive operational performance for strategic customer accounts.
- Understands business drivers, customer strategies, market dynamics, and operational impacts across global manufacturing and supply chains.
- Balances customer requirements with Applied Materials business objectives and operational capabilities.
Leadership
- Leads through subordinate managers and senior professionals across multiple regions.
- Executes functional business plans and contributes to Customer Business Operations strategy.
- Develops organizational capabilities and builds high-performing global teams.
- Influences business decisions through operational expertise and leadership.
Problem Solving
- Directs resolution of highly complex and unusual customer, operational, and business challenges.
- Applies advanced analytical thinking, judgment, and business acumen to address issues affecting bookings, revenue, supply, fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
- Enables cross-functional teams to develop innovative and scalable solutions.
Impact
- Guided by segment and functional strategy, impacts operational performance, customer satisfaction, revenue execution, business scalability, and organizational effectiveness across strategic global accounts.
- Influences enterprise-wide process improvements and operational policies supporting business growth and customer success.
Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiates and influences senior executives internally and externally.
- Builds trusted relationships with customers, sales leaders, business unit executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Communicates complex operational and business issues effectively to executive audiences.
- Demonstrates strong executive presence, collaboration skills, and cultural awareness across global regions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in Customer Business Operations, Order Management, Sales Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Commercial Operations, or related functions.
- 5+ years leading global teams through managers.
- Experience supporting large strategic accounts in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred), order-to-cash processes, commercial operations, and business process transformation.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and executive-level customer engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or Master's degree.
- Semiconductor industry experience.
- Experience leading global transformation, automation, AI, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Experience managing complex customer escalations and executive customer relationships.
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition, order governance, and commercial compliance requirements
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business operations manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in operations, strategy, or business process management
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and align multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau
- Experience with ERP or CRM platforms such as Salesforce, NetSuite, or SAP
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
Tips for Your Business Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Business operations managers are hired to make things run better, so your resume needs to show before-and-after outcomes. Replace vague duties with results: cycle time reduced, cost per unit lowered, or headcount reallocated without productivity loss.
Match your tools to the job description
Hiring managers scan for specific platforms. If a posting names Salesforce, NetSuite, or Tableau, mirror those exact terms in your resume's skills section, not synonyms. ATS filters often eliminate candidates who use different product names for the same category.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by operational scope
A business operations manager role at a 40-person startup means owning every back-office function. At a 5,000-person company it means owning one. Search job descriptions for phrases like 'own end-to-end' or 'support a business unit' to calibrate scope before you apply.
Prepare a structured case for your interview
Interviewers for operations roles almost always run a case or scenario question. Prepare two examples from your own experience: one where you diagnosed an inefficiency and one where you built a process from scratch. Structure each using the situation, your analysis, and the measurable result.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
In operations, your influence depends on whether you own decisions or just advise on them. Before accepting an offer, clarify which teams you'll have direct authority over, what budget you'll control, and who you'll report to. Scope shapes your actual leverage on the job.
Business Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business operations managers?
The companies hiring the most business operations managers right now include CarMax, Cornerstone Caregiving, and University of Miami, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring is concentrated in industries with high operational complexity, including healthcare systems, logistics networks, and multi-product technology companies.
How many business operations manager jobs are remote?
About 45% of business operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on vendor management, analytics, and program coordination. Roles that require managing physical facilities, warehouse operations, or on-site teams are significantly more likely to be in-person or regionally based.
How do you become a business operations manager?
Most business operations managers move into the role after several years in an adjacent function such as project management, finance, supply chain, or business analysis. Building cross-functional experience is more important than any single credential. Developing fluency with data tools, demonstrating ownership of a process improvement initiative, and taking on project leadership without a formal title are the practical steps that move candidates into hiring consideration.
Can you get a business operations manager job with little experience?
Getting hired as a business operations manager with limited experience is possible when you can show ownership of a real operational problem, even in a junior role. Employers look for candidates who have led a process change, managed a vendor relationship, or built a reporting workflow. Framing your experience around outcomes rather than responsibilities, and targeting smaller companies where the role is broader, improves your chances significantly.
What does the business operations manager interview process look like?
The interview process for a business operations manager typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your operational experience, and one or more rounds with cross-functional stakeholders such as finance, product, or HR leads. Many employers add a case exercise or take-home prompt asking you to diagnose an operational problem or design a process. Final rounds often include a presentation to senior leadership.
Where can I find and apply to business operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to business operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing. The openings are updated regularly, so checking back often gives you access to newly posted roles before application volume builds.
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