Sr, Director - Technical Project / Program Management

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a senior engineering leader in Santa Clara, CA to guide an engineering group developing and implementing highly complex programs. You will shape long-range plans, align with executive priorities, and drive impactful outcomes across the division and its customers.

The role emphasizes strategic program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability for delivering robust engineering solutions within budget and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Directs an engineering group responsible for the division's complex engineering programs.
• Anticipates future needs and develops new approaches to engineering design and development.
• Develops and implements long-range plans and strategies to reach goals.
• Ensures programs align with senior leadership direction and high-value problems.
• Leads interface with internal and external customers on engineering issues.
• Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting managers on long-term program strategy.

Job description

Who We AreApplied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.What We OfferSalary:$192,000.00 - $264,000.00Location:Santa Clara,CAYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .Key ResponsibilitiesDirects an engineering group responsible for all issues within the Division, including the design, development and implementation of exceptionally complex engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules.Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development at the division/segment level with exceptional scope and significant customer impact.Develops and implements long-range plans and creates engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications.As part of senior business group leadership team, ensures that such programs, strategies, and processes address high value problems (HVP) for the division and across segment and is aligned with the organization’s direction.Leads interface with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving the divisions products.Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design.Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions’ progress against division specific goals.Functional KnowledgeDemonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environmentBusiness ExpertiseApplies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competitionLeadershipLeads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectivesProblem SolvingEvaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutionsImpactGuided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/functionInterpersonal SkillsInfluences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issuesPosition requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.Additional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.