Technical Program Manager E3

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

23d • $110,500 - $152,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager 3 to lead cross-functional execution for new product development programs from concept through launch readiness. In this role, you will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risk, and help deliver complex technical programs on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Experience in technical program management, project management, or a related role supporting complex product or technology development efforts
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders
• Strong experience building and managing project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
• Experience supporting new product development or other complex technical programs
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across teams with competing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the semiconductor industry, or in a similarly complex new product development environment, is preferred but not required
• Experience working within a phase-gate product development process
• Familiarity with cross-functional product development environments involving engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development initiatives from concept planning through development, validation, implementation, and launch readiness
• Drive programs through the phase-gate product development process, ensuring alignment on milestones, deliverables, risks, and key decisions at each stage
• Build and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, dependencies, and risk management strategies to support successful execution
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues
• Lead program reviews and provide clear communication on status, risks, mitigation plans, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership
• Track deliverables through dashboards, action-item logs, reports, and checklists to maintain accountability and follow-through
• Identify program obstacles, analyze root causes, and drive cross-functional solutions to keep development efforts on track
• Help teams navigate tradeoffs related to scope, schedule, cost, and technical execution
• Monitor program cost performance and support progress against financial and operational objectives
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen execution, team effectiveness, and new product development outcomes

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Opportunities to take on challenges and drive innovative solutions
• Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day in a supportive leading global company
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as 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: No Education Listed