Technical Program Manager E3
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 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 you to learn, develop, and grow your career
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
