Product Transition Program Manager (NPI/NPT)

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a New Product Transition Project/Program Manager to lead end-to-end product launches within manufacturing. You will align engineering, supply chain, and operations to move cutting-edge products to maturity, managing scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, excellent communication, and a solid foundation in manufacturing and program management. Travel is required at about 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering or equivalent).
• Proven ability to communicate clearly across engineering, operations, and leadership.
• Experience managing technical programs with measurable business impact.
• Strong analytical and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product transition initiatives within manufacturing scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across NPI, materials, DFX, and manufacturing.
• Oversee pilot builds and scale manufacturing readiness for new products.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Product lifecycle

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a New Product Transition Project/Program Manager to lead end-to-end product launches within manufacturing. You will align engineering, supply chain, and operations to move cutting-edge products to maturity, managing scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, excellent communication, and a solid foundation in manufacturing and program management. Travel is required at about 10%.