Non Technical Program Manager

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Photonics Platforms Business (PPB) is a startup-style business unit within Applied Materials focused on pioneering nano-photonic technologies for next-generation augmented reality and AI-enabled smart glasses. PPB is building on Applied Materials’ leadership in materials engineering to design, manufacture, and scale photonic devices that help transform how people interact with technology. Applied recently unveiled SENZ™, a fully integrated visual system for next-generation smart glasses. We are seeking a Non-Technical Program Manager to help PPB scale its operating rhythm and external engagement model. This role will lead conference and event planning, coordinate advisor and customer meeting logistics, support business cadence reviews, and provide continuity for selected Chief of Staff and Administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, discreet, proactive, and comfortable working with senior leaders in a fast-moving environment. This person must be able to translate ambiguous needs into clear plans, manage stakeholders across functions, and ensure strong follow-through on actions, decisions, and operational priorities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, executive operations, event planning, conference planning, Chief of Staff support, or related roles.
• Experience supporting senior leaders, executive staff, or high-priority business operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience planning and coordinating conferences, customer meetings, leadership events, advisor meetings, or cross-functional operating reviews.
• Strong meeting management skills, including agenda planning, pre-read coordination, note capture, action tracking, and follow-up management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, executive-ready materials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with legal, procurement, finance, communications, facilities, HR, vendors, budgets, purchase orders, invoicing, or attendee communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead conference and external engagement planning
• Drive event and meeting execution readiness
• Support advisor, customer, and partner meeting operations
• Support PPB leadership operating cadence
• Provide business operations and Chief of Staff support
• Provide backup executive administrative coverage
• Build scalable processes and repeatable playbooks

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed