Product Launch & Transition Program Manager

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Career growth

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a New Product Transition Project/Program Manager to lead end-to-end product launches within manufacturing.

You’ll coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and operations to bring cutting-edge products to maturity. Responsibilities include owning programs within scope, budget, and schedule; leading cross-functional teams; piloting early manufacturing builds; resolving risks; coordinating with Product Management and Engineering to improve designs; delivering

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, product lifecycle, and change management processes.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly across engineering, operations, and executive leadership.
• Strong leadership in matrixed environments with the ability to manage complexity, priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience managing technical programs with measurable business impact.
• Excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to risk and issue management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Own the Program: Drive the success of new product transitions within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Coordinate efforts across NPI/NPT Engineers, Materials PMs, DFX, Manufacturing, and the BU.
• Pilot Execution: Oversee early manufacturing builds to drive learning and meet pilot milestones.
• Problem-Solve at Scale: Resolve operational challenges between BU, NPI teams, and Volume Manufacturing.
• Drive Commercialization Strategy: Partner with Product Management and Engineering to improve designs and manufacturability.
• Mitigate Risk: Analyze product readiness and proactively address risks to ensure smooth production ramp.
• Engage Leadership: Deliver high-level presentations and strategic updates to senior stakeholders.
• Own the Details: Define project scopes, develop schedules, plan resources, and track budgets and deliverables.
• Facilitate Operational Excellence: Lead initiatives to streamline processes and elevate cross-team collaboration.
• Coordinate Execution: Organize and lead meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through across teams.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Communication

Technical programs

Analytical skills

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a New Product Transition Project/Program Manager to lead end-to-end product launches within manufacturing.

You’ll coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and operations to bring cutting-edge products to maturity. Responsibilities include owning programs within scope, budget, and schedule; leading cross-functional teams; piloting early manufacturing builds; resolving risks; coordinating with Product Management and Engineering to improve designs; delivering