Sr, Director - Technical Project / Program Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a senior engineering leader in Santa Clara, CA to direct an engineering group responsible for complex programs from design through implementation.

You will anticipate future needs, drive new approaches, and develop long‑range plans to align with the company’s strategic direction. The role requires leading cross‑functional teams, interfacing with customers, and guiding senior managers on long‑term program execution.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an engineering group with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder communication at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Directs an engineering group responsible for all issues within the Division, including design, development and implementation of complex programs.
• Anticipates future needs and initiates new engineering approaches with high impact.
• Develops long‑range plans and engineering/product strategies to achieve goals.
• Ensures programs align with company direction and deliver value across segments.
• Leads interface with internal and external customers on engineering issues.

Job description

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer Salary: $192,000.00 - $264,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’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 Responsibilities

• Directs 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 Knowledge

Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment

Business Expertise

Applies in‑depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

Leads 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 objectives

Problem Solving

Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions

Impact

Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function

Interpersonal Skills

Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues

Position 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.

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: No Relocation Eligible: Yes The 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.