Semiconductor Tech Program Lead — Cross-Functional Delivery

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional development programs from concept through launch readiness.

You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risk, and deliver complex programs on time and within budget. The role requires experience in technical program management, leading cross-functional teams, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical program management and related roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders.
• Strong skills in planning, scheduling, risks, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development from concept to launch readiness.
• Coordinate phase-gate processes with milestones, risks, and decisions.
• Create and maintain integrated program plans and risk strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders.
• Lead program reviews and report status, risks, and decisions to leadership.
• Track deliverables with dashboards and checklists to ensure accountability.
• Identify obstacles, analyze root causes, drive cross-functional solutions.
• Navigate scope, schedule, cost, and technical tradeoffs.
• Monitor program cost performance and progress against objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements for execution and outcomes.

Skills

Technical program mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

New product development

Communication

Influence without authority

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional development programs from concept through launch readiness.

You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risk, and deliver complex programs on time and within budget. The role requires experience in technical program management, leading cross-functional teams, and strong communication.