Technical Program Manager, Supplier Engineering & Quality
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.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience in program/project management practices in high tech industry
- Management/administration of programs/projects from initiation/establishment, risk management, execution/status reporting until conclusion and closure
- Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve business processes.
- Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution
- Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
- Effective in both verbal and written communication
- Presentation in diversified business environments
- Impacts the achievement of program, operational and customers objectives; work is guided by functional policies
- Strong interpersonal skills and being able to communicate difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7 - 10 years in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience in program/project management.
- Prior work experience in Quality, Quality Management Systems, Quality Audit/Assessment preferred.
Nice To Haves
- PM certification strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Manages multiple programs/projects to lead cross function team efforts to improve the quality performance of companies within Applied’s global supply chain.
- Develops project plans and oversees from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes, and resources. Ensures objectives are clearly defined and agreed to across cross functional teams.
- Leads cross functional teams to achieve performance objectives for programs and initiatives. Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers. Provides status reports to management and stakeholders.
- Responsible for managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management software (e.g. as Jira, SmartSheet and MS Project).
- Identifies and resolves potential complications within programs and develops solutions for resolution.
- Develops and improves business processes, dashboards, metrics and applications used to manage supply chain quality.
- Contributes to the organization strategy and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
- Provides program management and business process expertise to support team members.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
