Technical Project / Program Manager V

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Who We Are 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.
What We Offer Salary: $154,000.00 - $212,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA 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.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of the AGS organization and products.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to navigate complex business dynamics and demonstrate influence across broad stakeholder communities.
• Breadth of experience and deep knowledge of the AGS organization, including business, operations, products, and strategy.
• Ability to thrive in a highly matrixed and cross-functional role with competing executive priorities and dynamic business needs.
• 5+ years hands‑on program/project management in technical and business environments.
• 5+ years experience in AGS with deep network and knowledge.
• Strong communication, executive presence, and influence without authority.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver within a highly matrixed and cross-functional environment.
• Track record leading high‑impact, fast‑paced programs with significant cross‑functional engagement.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years in Applied’s PDP, serving in multiple roles within the framework.
• Experience with BPM, process modeling tools, digital transformation, or program management development.
• Organizational Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci).
• Global program leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Applied Global Services (AGS) on the development and implementation of PDP solutions for AGS.
• Serve as AGS' representative in the development of the next generation PDP.
• Drive PDP solutions that meet AGS strategic objectives.
• Coordinate closely with AGS product and service development teams, as well as subject matter experts, to ensure effective integration and execution.
• Translate strategy into executable roadmaps; prioritize for impact; set success metrics with a systems approach and proven track record of sound decision making.
• Communicate with impact, build stakeholder and executive alignment with crisp narratives, frame decisions and escalations with evidence, manage without authority, and embrace ownership of outcomes.
• Operate effectively both independently and within team structures, be flexible, adapt to situational needs, and seek areas of personal growth to improve overall performance.
• Drive enterprise-level programs forward efficiently using Program Management practices effectively, including translation of requirements, risk management, stakeholder management, developing plans and metrics, and governance.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of Product Development Process (PDP) and/or product life cycles to deliver product success, particularly in area of product deployment and maturation at customer sites.
• Oversee Organization Change Management (OCM) to meet timeline goals through communication planning, coaching and partnering, driving sustained adoption, and resistance management.
• Implement and use Business Process Management (BPM) best practices and tools to deliver end-to-end value stream across finance, support orgs, manufacturing, sales, and service.
• Turn ambiguity into clear problem statements, requirements, and decision criteria by to develop processes and support infrastructure for enterprise-wide implementation.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed