Senior Workplace Design Manager

Role \n\nApplied 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 and disposition.\n\nThe Senior Workplace Design Manager will be responsible for driving project design solutions that are locally relevant and align with Applied Materials Global Workplace Design Guidelines. Project types include office space, light labs, and amenities spaces. Projects are located across the North America region. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, Phoenix, Arizona or Austin, Texas and will report to the Global Design Director, Global Workplace and Infrastructure.\n\nThe role will be a highly visible individual contributor partnering with cross-functional teams and business unit leaders to deliver designs that elevate Applied\u2019s 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\u2019s representative. The Senior Workplace Design Manager is expected to be willing to travel up to 20% and virtually support all global time zones.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nGuide project Programming, Concept, Design Development and Final Design of specified regional projects. Ensure alignment with Global Workplace Design Guidelines and stakeholder needs.\n\nAssist in the development of project charters for each workplace design project. Clearly articulate the project goals, project stakeholders, building requirements, design principles, workplace objectives, budgets, schedules, and other desired outcomes.\n\nDefine resources and consultants needed to complete project designs. Drive Design Consultant selection with Regional PM team.\n\nAbility to interpret Global Workplace Design Guidelines and align with regional needs and culture.\n\nAssist with Global Workplace Design Guideline improvement by benchmarking best practices and providing solution-oriented feedback for revisions. Identify gaps between the Global Design Guidelines and regional trends.\n\nProvide executive level presentations on regional design projects, global workplace design trends, and workplace analytics.\n\nSupport the Design \u0026 Planning team by providing recommendations, analysis and solutions related to design, FF\u0026E, moves and signage.\n\nThe Ideal Candidate will have the Following: \n\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Architecture or interior design or equivalent experience.\n\n10+ years of experience within an architectural practice and/or design management in a corporation, preferably managing the design process for mid to large scale projects.\n\n5+ years of experience in a project management capacity.\n\nExperience in the technology industry or similarly technically complex industry.\n\nExperience with a wide range of project types across the entire project lifecycle (Entitlement, Planning, Design and Construction).\n\nStrong presentation skills with an ability to communicate with and effectively influence senior leaders.\n\nPassion to challenge the status quo in pursuit of material performance improvement.\n\nExperience selecting, engaging, and managing design and construction-related service providers.\n\nExperience managing virtual teams.\n\nPreferred experience delivering projects in multiple geographies.\n\nExperience managing, strategic, large scale, and complex projects with a proven track record of delivering impact.\n\nTo Succeed in this Role Requires: \n\nAbility to partner effectively with demanding and highly technical business leaders and internal customers.\n\nAbility to bring strategic insights to an operation that drives improved performance in complex environments.\n\nDrive to discover new ways to solve problems and influence others to commit to change.\n\nExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills.\n\nDemonstrated ability to direct/coach teams and provide feedback.\n\nProficient with MS Office, Bluebeam, and CAD.\n\nExperienced with design modeling software, i.e. Revit.\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree (Required)\n\n### Skills\n\nAutodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Building Architecture\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n7 - 10 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 20% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nNone\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$116,000.00 - $159,500.00\n\nThe 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. \n\nFor 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.\n\nApplied 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. \n