Sr. Technology Strategy Program Manager

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $154,000 - $212,000

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.
The Semiconductor Product Group (SPG) strategy group is responsible for driving multi‑year strategic plan development, managing the annual operating rhythm, and embedding special multi‑disciplinary projects and initiatives across the broader organization. In a strategy function, the team sets the tone and pace for the overall planning process while also building strong partnerships with Business Units, Functions, and the Corporate Strategy group.
The Sr. Technology Strategy Program Manager plays a critical role in defining, operationalizing, and scaling SPG’s technology and business strategy. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, semiconductor technology, data, and execution, helping leadership teams translate long‑term strategic intent into measurable outcomes.
In addition to shaping strategy, this role drives operating plans—owning the planning cadence, performance tracking, and digital enablement of strategic execution—while acting as a thought partner to senior leaders on topline and bottom‑line growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong foundational knowledge of semiconductor device physics and equipment process technologies, with the aptitude and willingness to continuously learn.
• In‑depth knowledge and hands‑on experience in at least one semiconductor process development area.
• Ability to connect process‑level technology understanding to system, customer, and end‑market implications.
• Deep understanding of end‑market dynamics and their impact on Applied Materials’ business.
• Strong command of strategy and marketing frameworks, including market segmentation, portfolio strategy, competitive analysis, and growth planning.
• Anticipates market, technology, and regulatory trends that influence long‑term strategy and investment decisions.
• Leads complex strategy programs with significant ambiguity, cross‑functional dependency, and executive visibility.
• Executes with structure, urgency, and minimal oversight while influencing without authority.
• Builds credibility and alignment across senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Solves novel and complex problems with broad business impact.
• Applies conceptual, systems‑level, and innovative thinking to develop differentiated solutions.
• Comfortable operating with limited or imperfect information while maintaining execution discipline.
• Influences strategic direction, prioritization, and resource allocation across programs and portfolios.
• Improves the effectiveness, transparency, and discipline of Applied Materials’ strategy execution.
• Drives measurable impact on growth, competitiveness, and operational excellence.
• Strong storytelling and executive communication skills, with the ability to generate compelling presentations and strategic narratives.
• Highly effective communicator across written, visual, and verbal formats, including C‑level audiences.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to build trust across technical, business, and functional leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leveraging AI‑enabled solutions to improve operating cadences and decision‑making is highly valued.
• Leverages strong foundational knowledge of semiconductor technologies, processes, and end‑markets to inform strategy development, execution, and decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the multi‑year strategic planning cycle and annual operating rhythm, setting the tone, pace, and discipline for strategy development across the organization.
• Project/program manage the end‑to‑end strategy planning process with strong accountability, attention to detail, and execution rigor.
• Operationalize strategic plans into clear initiatives, milestones, and ownership, tracking execution to closure and surfacing risks and gaps early.
• Drive annual performance tracking tied to strategic objectives, ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and business outcomes.
• Lead development and adoption of AI‑enabled tools to improve strategy planning, tracking, and execution effectiveness.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve transparency, speed, and quality of strategic decision‑making.
• Develop advanced analytical and visualization tools (e.g., BU product momentum views by customer, technology node, and market segment, such as “bingo charts”) to track business momentum and initiatives.
• Define and maintain dashboards, metrics, and review mechanisms that enable leadership to assess progress and make timely course corrections.
• Act as a strategic integrator, ensuring alignment between technology roadmaps, product plans, and market opportunities.
• Support new business and new market development and pathfinding projects with research on market sizing, end‑market dynamics, technology inflections, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic direction.
• Provide thought leadership that brings new ideas for topline growth, margin expansion, and long‑term competitive advantage.
• Proliferate modern strategy tools, methods, and thinking across the broader Applied Materials community.

Benefits

• You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers.
• We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
• At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

What This Job Offers

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