Technical Project Manager, Quantum Technology

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

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. At Applied’s CTO group, we focus on enabling technologies for quantum information applications, i.e. superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. Our primary objective is to collaborate with system companies and universities to develop quantum devices with significantly lower error rates compared to current standards. Our approach centers on harnessing state of the art materials engineering and semiconductor processing to enhance device performance. To achieve this goal, we're seeking a passionate technical project manager with relevant quantum, industry, and project management background to drive the development of new technology inflection on quantum information. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

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

Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation.
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.
Participates in multifunctional 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 teams and other members on various standard programs / issues.
Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.
Organize the work of the team, make a master program plan, project plan for each project.
Make a master schedule of milestones, and drive cross-functional teams to meet their milestones.
Participate in partner/ customer meetings to drive schedules.