Technical Program Manager New College Grad - MS/PHD Degree (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation. Will participate in the development of strategies, processes and resources. Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software. Coordinates allocated resources from within the Division to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project. Initiates and manages purchase requisitions, and purchase orders. Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide. Participates on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects. Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals. Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment. Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues. Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution. Working within a multi-disciplined team of engineers ( 10 peers), Will be expected to become a key subject matter expert on particular projects across the site.

Requirements

Graduating with a Master's degree in physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science or related field
Must be in good academic standing with a preferred GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Knowledge of automation
Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
Flexible and adaptable mindset
Thrive in a results-driven culture
Has an appetite to grow a career in the semiconductor industry
Science/Engineering related degree (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Electrical, or related field). MS, PhD preferred.
Materials, Deposition, Systems experience and domain expertise
Extensive new product introduction experience with a performance-based track record
Strong program management and product lifecycle management experience
Customer focused - Voice of Customer (VOC) domain expertise and strong customer acumen
Positive can-do hands-on entrepreneurial attitude that builds support for RD&E needs
Strong communication skills and interpersonal presence that extends confidence and humility
Ability to effectively manage and deliver to multiple Key Performance Indices (KPIs).
Critical thinking and ability to influence and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (Sales, finance, marketing, strategy, management).
Excellent personal time management and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor applications and services experience desired

Responsibilities

Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation.
Participates in the development of strategies, processes and resources.
Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.
Coordinates allocated resources from within the Division to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.
Initiates and manages purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.
Participates on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects.
Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals.
Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.
Expected to become a key subject matter expert on particular projects across the site.