Summer 2027 Non-Tech Project Manager- Bachelor's/Master's (Austin, TX)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a motivated Summer Intern to support project management activities with a focus on documentation, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams to develop project artifacts, maintain project documentation, coordinate communications, and support change management across strategic initiatives. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Support project management activities with focus on documentation and communications.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and change-management efforts.
• Develop project artifacts and maintain documentation libraries.
• Create communication plans for strategic initiatives.
• Present internship accomplishments and recommendations to project leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Multitasking ability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business/PM/Communications/Leadership

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Applied 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 Offer

Location:

Austin,TX, 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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support project management activities with a primary focus on documentation, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement. This internship provides hands‑on experience working with cross-functional teams to develop project artifacts, maintain project documentation, coordinate communications, and support change management efforts across strategic business initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, an effective communicator, and interested in developing skills in project management, business operations, and organizational communications.

Learning Opportunities

During the internship, the successful candidate will gain exposure to:

• Project management methodologies and best practices
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Business process documentation
• Executive communication techniques
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Program and project governance

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • Project Management
  • Communications
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Internship Deliverables

By the end of the internship, the candidate may:

• Develop or improve project documentation libraries.
• Create communication plans for strategic initiatives.
• Produce executive‑ready project status communications.
• Build reusable templates and process documentation.
• Present internship accomplishments and recommendations to project leadership.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.