Technical Program Manager IV

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Who We Are 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. This role will be working primarily in the Power Distribution commodities, but will time to time manage other Semiconductor Projects. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work with most of the business units of Applied Materials, and manage highly visible projects. The projects will include 1. Design Phase 2. NPI and Production sourcing agreements 3. Initial Builds 4. Design updates 5. Production Release 6. Ensuring robust supply chain which apply lessons learned from previous projects. This role will ensure commonality of developed BKMs are applied to all steps of the project, which will span areas from communication methodologies, supply chain strategies, component selections for design, and BU cut in plans. Weekly reports and status updates on major projects will be expected and will be used to accumulate monthly and quarterly report outs to executive management. At times this candidate may be assigned to fill in roles for Materials Program Management or Supply Chain Management roles depending on the available resources for the project in question.

Requirements

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Responsibilities

Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.
Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate.
Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.
Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.
Effectively work with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program.