Manager - Learning Operations

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end learning operations across regions, ensuring consistent and high-quality execution
• Partner closely with the Talent Development team to translate learning plans into structured and executable delivery plans
• Bring discipline and predictability to planning, scheduling, and delivery in a high-volume environment
• Use data and reporting to generate insights that support program governance and decision-making
• Manage multi-country delivery, balancing global consistency with local execution realities
• Own LMS operations including course setup, learning paths, and issue resolution
• Manage vendors and ensure quality delivery aligned to expectations
• Oversee financial processes including purchase orders and invoicing
• Lead and develop a team – set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and build capability beyond transactional execution
• Coach the team to become more proactive, stakeholder-aware, and solution-oriented
• Drive improvements in processes, tools, and ways of working as part of the overall transformation journey

Skills & Experience

• Experience in learning operations, program management, or shared services environments
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams
• Ability to operate at both execution and strategic levels
• Strong stakeholder management skills, especially in working with COEs and cross-functional partners
• Comfort working with data and using insights to guide decisions
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and learning delivery models
• Ability to handle high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills
• Experience working across regions or in multi-country environments is preferred
• 10–15 years of relevant experience

Why Join Us

Relocation Eligible

• 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.