Technical Project/Program Management

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

3d • $110,500 - $152,000 • Onsite

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a dedicated project/program manager supporting a technical team of subject matter experts.
• 6+ years of experience in a technical role within a product development environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with semiconductor and/or display equipment product development methodologies.
• Experience managing physical product releases; demonstrated ability to drive design releases to aggressive schedules.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, priorities, and stakeholders in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong foundation in project management disciplines, including requirements definition, scheduling, execution tracking, risk management, and cross‑functional communication.
• Demonstrated experience driving productivity improvements through process optimization, workflow automation, and standardization.
• Working knowledge of AI‑assisted tools and techniques (e.g., automated reporting, data analysis, risk identification, or schedule optimization) to increase project visibility and reduce manual project management effort.
• Proficiency with project collaboration and tracking tools, including Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint; experience automating or integrating these tools is a plus.
• Experience with PLM tools such as Teamcenter.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and results through influence (without direct authority).
• Ability to lead focused, efficient meetings and drive clear decisions and action items.

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and task tracking using standard project management tools (e.g., reports, trackers, checklists, and scheduling software), while continuously improving these tools through automation and standardization.
• Coordinate and align cross‑functional teams of mechanical, electrical, process, and software engineers, as well as external partners as needed, to deliver against project requirements and timelines; collaborate with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Operations, Field Support, Safety, Legal, Facilities, and HR.
• Identify gaps, execution risks, and process inefficiencies; define corrective actions and drive closure to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Champion productivity improvements by driving the adoption of automation, digital workflows, and data‑driven project management practices, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) where appropriate to reduce manual effort and improve decision‑making.
• Provide technical and business process expertise to support standard programs, escalations, and issue resolution across the organization.
• Plan, facilitate, and document design reviews and alignment meetings to support the product development lifecycle and overall delivery schedule.
• Define, implement, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve delivery quality, lead time, cost performance, and overall team efficiency.
• Support global teams by accommodating meetings across time zones as needed; travel is expected to be minimal.

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

What This Job Offers

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