Technical Program Manager

About Applied Materials

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

You’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. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees, providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities of a Technical Program Manager

• Prepares project plans and drives projects from conception and planning to implementation, participating in the development of strategies, processes, and resources.
• Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklists, and project scheduling software.
• Coordinates allocated resources from within the Division to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project, initiating and managing purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Participates on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external, and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects, providing technical input to team members to achieve project goals.
• Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates, and prepare for release and deployment.
• Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs/issues.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.

Key Qualifications and Expertise

The ideal Technical Program Manager will demonstrate a depth and breadth of expertise in their specialized discipline or field.

• **Functional Knowledge:** Possesses deep understanding and broad expertise within materials engineering or a related technical field.
• **Business Expertise:** Interprets internal and external business challenges, recommending best practices to enhance products, processes, or services.
• **Leadership:** Capable of leading functional teams or projects, managing moderate resource requirements, risks, and complexities.
• **Problem Solving:** Leads others in solving complex problems, employing sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
• **Impact:** Directly influences the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives, with work guided by functional policies.
• **Interpersonal Skills:** Effectively communicates difficult concepts and negotiates to persuade others to adopt different viewpoints.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position with relocation eligibility. Travel is not required for this role.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Program Leadership
• Materials Engineering
• Semiconductor Industry
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Process Improvement
• Schedule Management
• Budget Management