Technical Project/Program Management II - (E2)

Applied Materials • Billerica, MA

20h • $78,500 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager, E2 supports the planning and execution of cross-functional software projects within a semiconductor environment. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities, maintaining schedules, tracking risks and dependencies, and helping drive delivery of software initiatives that support semiconductor products, platforms, tools, or embedded systems. The Technical Project Manager works closely with engineering, product, quality, and operations teams to ensure projects remain aligned to technical requirements and business priorities. Proficiency with Agile software development is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supporting or managing technical or software development projects in a semiconductor, embedded software, or related engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, project scheduling, risk tracking, and cross-functional execution.
• Proficiency with Agile software development methodologies and experience participating in or facilitating Agile team ceremonies and delivery planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and business stakeholders and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in semiconductor product development, embedded systems, firmware, or platform software environments.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools used to manage schedules, risks, and team coordination.
• Experience supporting releases, validation planning, or cross-functional software delivery efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end planning and execution of software projects in support of semiconductor products and development initiatives.
• Help define project scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource needs in collaboration with engineering leads and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across software engineering, hardware engineering, validation, quality, product management, and operations to support successful project delivery.
• Track project progress, identify risks, manage dependencies, and escalate issues in a timely manner across project workstreams.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, status reviews, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies to maintain team alignment and execution momentum.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, schedules, dashboards, action logs, and status reports to communicate progress, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Partner with technical teams to develop an understanding of architecture, development constraints, integration points, and release requirements.
• Support software development lifecycle activities, including requirements tracking, development planning, validation coordination, release readiness, and change control.
• Drive clear communication among internal teams and external partners where applicable.
• Promote process consistency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle while ensuring execution aligns with organizational standards and business goals.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Opportunities to take on challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day in a supportive global company.
• Programs and support for employee health and well-being.
• Support for personal and professional growth.
• Care for employees at work, at home, or wherever they may go.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level