Technical Program Manager

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore seeks a results-driven Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives from conception through deployment. You will coordinate schedules, resources, and vendor interactions to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and clear communication with internal teams and external partners. Travel up to 20% may be required as projects span multiple sites and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional projects from inception to deployment.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and budget tracking abilities.
• Proven ability to coordinate internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception to implementation.
• Develops strategies, processes and resources for projects.
• Manages project schedule and tasks using project management tools.
• Coordinates resources within the division to meet timelines and budgets.
• Initiates and manages purchase requisitions and orders.
• Drives cost and schedule performance of equipment for customers and vendors.
• Leads multifunctional design teams to complete projects.
• Provides technical input to team members to achieve goals.
• Interfaces to define objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release.
• Offers engineering and business process expertise to team on standard programs.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications and develops solutions.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Cross-functional

Stakeholder management

Budget tracking

Risk management

Team leadership

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation.
• Will 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.
• Initiates and manages purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Participates on multifunctional design 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 team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.

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 judgment 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, 20% 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.