Senior Technical Project/Program Management V - (E5)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Lead and manage the end-to-end program lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of service product initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and other stakeholders outside the SBU team. Establish and maintain clear program milestones, ensuring accountability and progress tracking. Proactively identify risks and roadblocks; develop and implement mitigation strategies. Serve as the central point of contact for program status, escalating issues and driving resolution. Evaluate delays to determine root causes—capacity vs. capability—and take corrective action. Influence and energize teams without direct authority; foster a culture of ownership and execution. Deliver executive-level reporting and presentations, translating technical progress into business impact. Create structure in ambiguous environments and ensure alignment across all program phases. Support candidate screening and onboarding for related roles as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline
• Strong technical capability with program management skills
• 5+ years of program management experience, preferably in a technical or product development environment
• Semiconductor industry experience is required
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution in a matrixed organization
• Strong understanding of technical content development and ability to engage with engineering teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, milestone planning, and timeline enforcement
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure from the ground up
• Proven ability to lead without authority, influence outcomes, and drive accountability

Nice To Haves

• Preferable in the area of technical product development
• Experience with CVD tools or products is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end program lifecycle
• Drive cross-functional collaboration
• Establish and maintain clear program milestones
• Proactively identify risks and roadblocks
• Serve as the central point of contact for program status
• Evaluate delays to determine root causes
• Influence and energize teams without direct authority
• Deliver executive-level reporting and presentations
• Create structure in ambiguous environments
• Support candidate screening and onboarding for related roles as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees