Internship Program Manager - B4

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

3d

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. The role partners with business leaders, Talent Acquisition, HR, and regional teams to deliver a consistent, high-impact experience aligned with workforce priorities. It combines strategic thinking, program management, operational discipline, and data-driven decision-making.

The position owns the internship program lifecycle, from pre-boarding through completion, and oversees program strategy, operations, intern development, conversion, stakeholder partnerships, analytics, and continuous improvement. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, and requires travel to Applied sites and university campuses to support intern programs and campus 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 balancing 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 intern experience that strengthens 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 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, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, personal growth, and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior