NPI Ops Lead - Technical PM (Onsite Austin)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a matrixed team of engineers and managers, coordinating product life cycle programs from manufacturing operations to meet milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering with MBA, 6–8 years in program management, and strong SAP/Excel skills. Onsite in Austin with occasional travel; compensation includes a substantial salary range and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (MBA preferred)
• 6–8 years in project/program management
• Experience in semiconductor industry is a plus
• Proficient in PowerPoint and strong Excel skills
• Experience with SAP and data analytics tools

Responsibilities

• Lead matrixed teams to manage program deliverables from Manufacturing Operations.
• Engage Pilot Manufacturing to meet target milestones.
• Resolve business process issues between the BU, Pilot Operations, and Volume Production.
• Align with Cross Functional Product Management to develop plans and execution strategies.
• Analyze design for manufacturability and identify product improvements.
• Present program status and strategic overview to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Risk management

Data analysis

Budgeting

Scheduling

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Process improvement

Mfg Operations

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Excel macros

MS SQL Server

Microsoft Project

Minitab

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a matrixed team of engineers and managers, coordinating product life cycle programs from manufacturing operations to meet milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering with MBA, 6–8 years in program management, and strong SAP/Excel skills. Onsite in Austin with occasional travel; compensation includes a substantial salary range and bonus opportunities.