Internship Program Manager - B4
About The Position
The Internship Program Manager leads the strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of a scalable internship program that attracts, develops, and converts emerging talent. In partnership with business leaders, Talent Acquisition, HR, and regional teams, the manager delivers a consistent, high-impact experience aligned with workforce priorities. The role combines strategic thinking, program management, operational discipline, and data-driven decision-making. The manager owns the internship program lifecycle from pre-boarding through completion, including program planning, operations, intern development and engagement, conversion and talent-pipeline development, stakeholder partnerships, and analytics. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, and requires travel to Applied sites and university campuses to support programs and recruiting events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, early career programs, or enterprise program management, including 5+ years leading internship, early career, or complex cross-functional programs.
- Knowledge of university recruiting, early career workforce planning, and intern conversion strategies.
- Proven success designing and scaling programs across business units and regions.
- Strong strategic planning, project management, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Experience using data and analytics to assess performance and guide decisions.
- Excellent executive communication, presentation, relationship management, and influencing skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Ability to travel to Applied sites and university campuses to support intern programs and campus recruiting events.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading global or multi-regional internship programs in a technology, engineering, manufacturing, or semiconductor organization.
- Experience with talent development, onboarding, mentoring, engagement, and change management.
- Familiarity with talent acquisition technology, HR systems, surveys, and reporting dashboards.
- Financial acumen in budgeting, resource planning, and ROI measurement.
- Project management or human resources certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an internship strategy aligned with business, workforce, and early talent priorities.
- Build a scalable global framework that balances enterprise consistency with regional needs.
- Align internship demand with new college graduate hiring forecasts and critical skill needs.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement using data, benchmarking, trends, and stakeholder feedback.
- Own the end-to-end program lifecycle, from pre-boarding through program completion.
- Standardize processes, milestones, tools, communications, and operating procedures.
- Lead annual planning, timelines, resources, budgets, and operational readiness across locations.
- Manage compliance and operational risk while improving efficiency through technology and automation.
- Design development experiences that build technical, professional, and organizational capabilities.
- Partner with managers to provide meaningful, business-aligned projects and consistent feedback.
- Foster an inclusive experience that strengthens intern satisfaction and the employer brand.
- Standardize performance evaluations and talent identification to support conversion decisions.
- Track conversion and retention outcomes, address barriers, and improve program ROI.
- Partner with University Recruiting as needed to support on-campus recruiting events.
- Support virtual events and webinars that extend Applied Materials' reach to student talent pools.
- Build leadership alignment, engagement, and sponsorship for the program.
- Equip managers with guidance, tools, and training to improve intern outcomes.
- Define and manage program KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting.
- Evaluate satisfaction, conversion, retention, cost efficiency, and operational performance.
- Use feedback, benchmarking, and post-program reviews to identify opportunities.
- Translate insights into measurable improvements in quality, scalability, and business impact.
- Travel to Applied sites and university campuses to support intern programs and campus recruiting events.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
