Senior Software Program Manager - Cross-Functional Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex software programs spanning cross‑functional engineering teams and critical customer deliverables.

You will own end‑to‑end program execution, translate business and customer requirements into actionable roadmaps, and drive system‑level problem solving across software, hardware, and engineering domains to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development or equipment‑control software development.
• 3+ years leading complex technical projects or programs in a product engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, and large‑scale engineering programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering cross‑functional programs involving software, hardware, systems, and product stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive execution, manage ambiguity, and deliver results in fast‑paced, customer‑driven environments.
• Strong analytical and systems‑thinking skills, with attention to detail and a focus on business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi‑quarter software programs spanning cross‑functional engineering teams and critical customer deliverables.
• Own end‑to‑end program execution: planning, prioritization, risk management, validation, and release.
• Translate business and customer requirements into actionable technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Drive system‑level problem solving across software, hardware, and engineering domains to deliver robust, scalable solutions for advanced equipment.
• Identify and resolve technical and programmatic dependencies, balancing product priorities, schedules, and quality objectives.
• Champion engineering excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement across development processes.

Skills

Software development

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Java

C++

Project management tools

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex software programs spanning cross‑functional engineering teams and critical customer deliverables.

You will own end‑to‑end program execution, translate business and customer requirements into actionable roadmaps, and drive system‑level problem solving across software, hardware, and engineering domains to deliver robust, scalable solutions.