Senior Technical Programs Manager

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara is seeking a senior leader to guide multiple teams within the AGS/Spares and Services group. You will define objectives, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with business goals across projects and product development.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and mentoring staff to maximize productivity while delivering on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Functional Knowledge: understands core concepts in own field and related areas.
• Business Expertise: integrates own discipline within the business context.
• Leadership: leads multiple teams, sets priorities, allocates resources.
• Problem Solving: identifies and resolves complex issues.
• Impact: supports business goals through projects and policies.
• Interpersonal Skills: influences stakeholders including senior management.

Responsibilities

• Define objectives for areas of responsibility and complete preliminary activities for later stages.
• Ensure projects meet requirements, budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Document phases and share information with other functions as needed.
• Manage department budgets and allocate material and financial resources effectively.
• Assign work, develop staff, conduct appraisals, and approve allocations.
• Lead R&D of new technologies and integrate them into products/services.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Resource planning

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara is seeking a senior leader to guide multiple teams within the AGS/Spares and Services group. You will define objectives, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with business goals across projects and product development.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and mentoring staff to maximize productivity while delivering on strategic initiatives.