Global Internship Programs Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks an Internship Program Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of a scalable internship program across global locations.

You will partner with business leaders, Talent Acquisition, HR, and regional teams to deliver a consistent, high-impact experience aligned with workforce priorities. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, program management, operational discipline, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR, business, or related field.
• 8+ years in Talent Acquisition, HR, early career programs, or enterprise program management.
• Experience with university recruiting and intern conversions.
• Proven success scaling programs across regions and units.
• Strong planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Data-driven decision making and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internship strategy aligned with business priorities and regional needs.
• Own end-to-end program lifecycle from pre-boarding to completion.
• Lead annual planning, budgeting, resources, and operational readiness across locations.
• Design development experiences and partner with managers on meaningful projects.
• Standardize evaluations to support conversions and ROI measurement.
• Manage stakeholder alignment and provide guidance to managers.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Data analytics

Stakeholder coordination

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Organizational Development or equivalent

Tools

HRIS / HR systems

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks an Internship Program Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of a scalable internship program across global locations.

You will partner with business leaders, Talent Acquisition, HR, and regional teams to deliver a consistent, high-impact experience aligned with workforce priorities. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, program management, operational discipline, and data-driven decision-making.