Senior TPM: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Excellence

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives focusing on manufacturing readiness, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to drive programs from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate combines strong program management capabilities with technical expertise in manufacturing operations, product lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or related field required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier qualification methodologies required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation.
• Lead complex technical programs involving manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain organizations.
• Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.
• Drive supplier qualification and alternate source development initiatives to improve business continuity and reduce supply risk.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, and qualification readiness.
• Manage technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issue resolution across stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering change implementation and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and corrective action plans with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop and track program schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive communications.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure successful project execution and business outcomes.
• Present program status, technical risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Manufacturing Expertise

Supplier Quality

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or related field

PMP certification

Tools

ERP/SCM Systems

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives focusing on manufacturing readiness, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to drive programs from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate combines strong program management capabilities with technical expertise in manufacturing operations, product lifecycle