Director of Technical Programs - Advanced Packaging

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Technical Program Expert to lead new capability development in advanced packaging technologies. You will guide scope, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver complex programs on time.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in packaging programs, strong leadership, and high-stakes collaboration with senior management to align objectives and drive innovation and customer readiness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in advanced packaging and program management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight from conception to implementation for new capability development in advanced packaging technologies.
• Define and drive program scope based on customer requirements or roadmap initiatives.
• Manage long-range schedules and use project management tools to track progress.
• Coordinate resources and manage capital requests to meet budgets and timelines.
• Align program objectives with business unit strategy and roadmaps.
• Lead multifunctional teams to achieve program milestones across internal and external stakeholders.
• Interface with senior management to provide status updates and support decision-making.
• Apply engineering and business process expertise to resolve cross-functional challenges.
• Contribute to program review forums ensuring readiness across functions.

Skills

Advanced packaging

Program leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Technical Program Expert to lead new capability development in advanced packaging technologies. You will guide scope, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver complex programs on time.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in packaging programs, strong leadership, and high-stakes collaboration with senior management to align objectives and drive innovation and customer readiness.