Manufacturing Program Manager

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a senior project/program manager to lead product transitions between Austin and Singapore, drive manufacturing readiness, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will coordinate across Operations, Manufacturing, NPI, and Supply Chain to align objectives, schedules, and resources for multiple strategic programs. Responsibilities include defining project scope, mitigating risks, ensuring cost and quality targets, and implementing scalable line

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in large-scale project and program management.
• Experience with ERP, analytics, supply chain tech, manufacturing, NPI transitions, AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Lead product transitions between locations and ramp projects.
• Coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, NPI, Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Own manufacturing transition programs from planning to production readiness.
• Drive cross-functional execution to meet cost, quality, delivery and capacity targets.
• Develop scalable production strategies to support growth.
• Identify productivity improvements to enhance labour efficiency and utilization.

Skills

Project management

ERP

Analytics

Supply chain

NPI transition

AI/ML

Tools

Smartsheet

Project scheduling software

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next‑generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location: Singapore,SGP 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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead product transition between Austin and Singapore, factory ramps projects, and manufacturing readiness activities for new and/or existing products. Coordinate activities and projects with Operations leaders, Manufacturing, NPI, Supply Chain and Logistics for cross‑functional strategic program initiatives. Serve as the central owner for manufacturing transition programs, leading the planning, coordination, and execution required to achieve production readiness. Drive cross‑functional execution to meet cost, quality, delivery, and capacity targets for all projects assigned. Develop and implement manufacturing line designs and scalable production strategies to support future growth. Identify and execute productivity improvement initiatives to optimize labor efficiency, factory utilisation, and operational performance. Manage program risks, dependencies, schedules, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful execution and business continuity. Interfaces and coordinates with stakeholders to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment. Responsible for managing project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist, Smartsheet and project scheduling software Supervises allocated resources from other organisations to achieve on‑time and within budget performance objectives for the project. Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented, and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Drive programs that helps MDP Singapore achieve its target including, but not limited to, shortages of large impact to completions, Outsource vendor delivery coordination, high risk parts mitigation Provides management support and operate as backup for MDP leadership when needed.

Experience

5 to 10 years’ experience in large scale project and program management in Technology Strategy Implementation (eg. ERP, Analytics, Supply Chain Technology, manufacturing, NPI transition, AI/ML). Candidate with additional Functional experience in Operations and Supply chain would be viewed favorably.

Other Requirements

Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.