PDP Technical Project/Program Manager V

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Program Manager for the Product Development Process (PDP) Team in Santa Clara, CA. This role will focus on modernizing the PDP through optimization, software application management, and enterprise change.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of program management experience, particularly in technical environments, with expertise in BPM and change management. Responsibilities include developing strategies and leading cross-functional teams to achieve impactful program results.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on program/project management in technical and business environments.
• Strong communication, executive presence, and influence without authority.
• Track record leading high-impact, fast-paced programs with significant cross-functional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, tracking, and execution of the program strategy, timeline, and deliverables for the PDP modernization.
• Drive timely decisions and influence across a broad stakeholder community.
• Turn ambiguity into clear problem statements, requirements, and decision criteria.

Skills

Program Management

Business Process Management (BPM)

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Job description

The Product Development Process (PDP) Team is seeking a Program Manager to lead the modernization of PDP, focusing on process optimization, software application selection and deployment, and enterprise change.

Salary

$154,000.00 - $212,000.00

Location

Santa Clara, CA (on-site)

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, tracking, and execution of the program strategy, timeline, and deliverables for the PDP modernization.

Drive timely decisions and influence across a broad stakeholder community.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrated expertise in development and implementation of Business Process Management (BPM) best practices and tools to deliver end-to-end value stream across finance, support orgs, manufacturing, sales, and service.
• Practiced in the use of Product Development Processes (PDP) and life cycles to drive product success through high caliber governance, software applications and tools, quality control, integration of best practices, and tracking to deliver to the company’s bottom line.
• Highly skilled in Program Management including translation of requirements, stakeholder management, developing plans and metrics, risk management, governance, and driving forward motion with efficiency.
• Experienced in Organization Change Management to meet timeline goals through communication planning, coaching and partnering, driving sustained adoption, and resistance management.
• Knowledgeable in enterprise software application selection and implementation, including integration, regulation, and maintenance.

Business Expertise

• Experienced in the translation of strategy into executable roadmaps; prioritization for impact; setting and delivering success metrics with a system approach and proven track record of sound decision making.

Leadership

• Communicate with impact to build stakeholder and executive alignment with crisp narratives, frame decisions/escalations with evidence, managing without authority, and with awareness and ownership of outcomes.
• Translates higher level corporate and team objectives into work that they can drive and deliver.

Problem Solving

• Ability to turn ambiguity into clear problem statements, requirements, and decision criteria by leveraging a detail-oriented approach and creativity to develop processes and support infrastructure for enterprise-wide implementation.

Interpersonal Skills

• Embraces adaptability and can thrive in a dynamic and complex environment with multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on program/project management in technical and business environments.
• Expertise in BPM, product development, and change management.
• Strong communication, executive presence, and influence without authority.
• Track record leading high-impact, fast-paced programs with significant cross-functional engagement.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years in Applied’s PDP, serving in multiple roles within the framework.
• Experience with BPM, process modeling tools, digital transformation, or program management development.
• Organizational Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci).
• Global program leadership experience.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% 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.