Non-Tech NPC Program Manager (B4)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for an accomplished program manager with a strong sense of accountability to join our New Product Commercialization (NPC) Corporate Strategic Initiatives (CSI) team. Candidates should have supply chain expertise, preferably in the semiconductor industry, and proven experience managing projects independently. Please be aware that this role is 100% onsite (not remote or hybrid).

Requirements

• BA/ MA business degree. MS/ MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Program management, consulting and/ or Supply Chain management preferably in a semiconductor environment.
• Supply chain expertise, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Proven experience managing projects independently.

Nice To Haves

• Power Query/Power Pivot (preferred)

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project planning: scope, schedule, critical path, dependencies, and milestones.
• Execution rigor: daily/weekly operating cadence, action tracking, and stakeholder readouts.
• Risk & issue management: RAID logs, mitigation plans, escalation frameworks, and decision logs.
• Change control: requirements management, impact analysis, and baseline control.
• Vendor/partner coordination: deliverables management and governance across internal/external teams.
• NPI to high-volume ramp: supply readiness, capacity planning, and ramp governance.
• Semiconductor supply chain concepts: lead-times, allocation, shortage management, and lifecycle/obsolescence.
• Supplier management: qualification, performance scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action follow-up.
• Manufacturing & logistics fundamentals: planning (MRP concepts), inventory health, and material flow.
• Cost and value engineering: should-costing, benchmarking, and BoM strategy execution.
• Translate strategy into executable workstreams, KPIs, and measurable outcomes.
• Executive-level governance: steering committees, decision forums, and concise status narratives.
• Cross-functional alignment across engineering, sourcing, operations, finance, quality, and legal.
• Benefits realization: track adoption, savings, and operational impact through to closure.
• Quantitative analysis: build business cases, sensitivity analyses, and scenario plans.
• KPI design and reporting: define leading/lagging indicators; drive corrective actions.
• Advanced Excel: pivot tables, Power Query/Power Pivot (preferred), modeling, and automation.
• Executive-ready storytelling: structured PowerPoint narratives and clear recommendations.
• Influence without authority: negotiate tradeoffs and secure commitments across priorities.
• Crisp communication: concise written updates, meeting facilitation, and decision capture.
• Conflict resolution: surface misalignment early and drive toward resolution.
• Executive presence: present complex topics simply and handle challenging Q&A.
• High ownership: independently identifies gaps, proposes solutions, and drives closure.
• Bias for action: operates with urgency while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Structured problem solving: root cause analysis (5 Whys/Fishbone), containment, and prevention.
• Continuous improvement: Lean/Kaizen mindset; standard work and process optimization.
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• May lead cross-functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree