Senior Programs Manager

Senior Programs Manager

Requirements

• B.S. level degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in Benefits
• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, documentation, and presentation skills
• Business acumen and financial analysis skills
• Innovation, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Capacity to deal with ambiguity
• Continuous improvement mindset, applying best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services
• Ability to work independently and autonomously
• Strong project management skills
• Strong vendor management and budget management experience
• Team-oriented mentality; demonstrated multi-cultural skills
• Understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and administering benefit plans and programs in accordance with policies and procedures, as well as compliance activities (NDT, audits, 5500 filings, etc.)
• Plan, develop, implement, and monitor wellness-related activities
• Reviews analytics and makes recommendations that create a strategic advantage and support Applied’s business and talent strategies
• Review, monitor and track vendor contracts to execution
• Project planning and management of RFPs as necessary
• Strategize on creation and maintenance of benefits data dashboards
• Recognizes and addresses company-wide implications; Ability to be a thought partner to the Benefits Leadership team and articulate a point of view with supporting information; Ability to see broad strategic HR issues and apply rewards programming/recommend alternative solutions
• Ensures ongoing compliance, appropriately partnering with in-house and ERISA counsel
• Develops strong working relationships with key business partners in Payroll, Legal and HR
• Ensures benefits offerings are cost-effective, competitive, and aligned with business and talent strategies, working with internal and external partners/consultants
• Mentors and acts as resource for other team members; first level of escalation
• Supports/integrates acquired company plans as appropriate
• Support Open Enrollment and new hire benefits orientation/materials
• Collaborate with U.S. Benefits Director and communications consultants to produce benefits communications. Manage the U.S. Benefits Website, ensuring all information is complete and accurate.

Preferred Qualifications

• High technology industry experience
• Experience with global/multi-national and matrixed organizations