Global Internship Program Leader

Hardware FYI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an Internship Program Manager to lead strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of a scalable internship program across locations. You will partner with business leaders, Talent Acquisition, HR, and regional teams to deliver a high-impact experience aligned with workforce priorities.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, program management, operational discipline, and data-driven decision-making, with travel to Applied sites and university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, early career programs, or enterprise program management.
• 5+ years leading internship, early career, or complex cross-functional programs.
• Knowledge of university recruiting, early career workforce planning, and intern conversion strategies.
• Proven success designing and scaling programs across business units and regions.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, relationship management, and influencing skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Ability to travel to Applied sites and university campuses to support intern programs and campus recruiting events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internship strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Build a scalable global framework balancing enterprise consistency with regional needs.
• Align internship demand with new graduate hiring forecasts and skill needs.
• Drive data-driven improvement with KPIs, dashboards, and reporting.
• Own end-to-end program lifecycle from pre-boarding to completion.
• Standardize processes, milestones, and operating procedures.
• Lead annual planning, timelines, budgets, and readiness across locations.
• Ensure compliance and improve efficiency via technology.
• Design development experiences and provide meaningful projects.
• Foster inclusive intern experiences and strengthen employer brand.
• Track conversion, retention, and ROI; support campus events.
• Collaborate with University Recruiting for on-campus activities.
• Support virtual events to reach student talent pools.
• Provide managers with guidance, tools, and training.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Executive communication

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Influencing skills

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/OD or related field

Tools

HR systems

Reporting dashboards

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking an Internship Program Manager to lead strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of a scalable internship program across locations. You will partner with business leaders, Talent Acquisition, HR, and regional teams to deliver a high-impact experience aligned with workforce priorities.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, program management, operational discipline, and data-driven decision-making, with travel to Applied sites and university