Technical Program Manager, Supplier Engineering

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$140,000 - $192,500

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. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team. While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s definition of Winning. We are actively recruiting a Technical Program Manager for Supplier Engineering! General Profile: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in managing multiple programs/projects to support process improvements and strategic issue resolutions. Strong interpersonal skills effectively influence and lead others to find and implement solutions to complex quality problems. Excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills. Works independently, with minimum guidance.

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
PM certification preferred
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, six Sigma, etc.
Effective in both verbal and written communication
Presentation in diversified business environments
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; 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 in Industrial Engineering, relevant engineering fields or communication
7 - 10 in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience in program/project management

Responsibilities

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 organization 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
Represnting Supplier Engineering and Quality to develop and present projects and initiatives to select customers.