Senior PLM & CAD Program Manager — Santa Clara

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a seasoned PLM Program Manager to lead complex software development projects onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

The role requires 10+ years of engineering or computer science background and deep PLM/CAD/ECAD experience, with strong ability to coordinate global teams in a fast-paced tech environment. You will drive product lifecycle processes, MBSE/MBE concepts, and digital transformation initiatives while translating technical concepts into business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science.
• 10+ years of program management experience in a technology company.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with engineering and product leadership to identify automation opportunities and improve design quality.
• Ensure timely, scoped, budget-respecting project execution with guardrails.
• Staff projects through Resource Management and resolve staffing issues.
• Manage risks and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

PLM systems

CAD apps

ECAD apps

PM tools

PM certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a seasoned PLM Program Manager to lead complex software development projects onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

The role requires 10+ years of engineering or computer science background and deep PLM/CAD/ECAD experience, with strong ability to coordinate global teams in a fast-paced tech environment. You will drive product lifecycle processes, MBSE/MBE concepts, and digital transformation initiatives while translating technical concepts into business impact.