Technical Program Manager: Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross-functional initiatives focused on manufacturing readiness, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience.

This role partners with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to drive programs from concept to implementation. The ideal candidate has a deep background in manufacturing operations, supplier quality methodologies, and cross-functional program leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Experience with supplier qualification and supplier quality methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project plans and drive the project from conception to implementation.
• Lead complex cross-functional technical programs involving manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain.
• Provide engineering and business process expertise to team members on programs/issues.
• Identify and resolve potential complications and develop mitigation plans.
• Drive supplier qualification and alternate source development to improve resilience.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities for qualification readiness.
• Manage technical risks and drive issue resolution across stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering changes and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop and track program schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive communications.
• Present program status and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Skills

Program management

Manufacturing operations

Supplier quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross-functional initiatives focused on manufacturing readiness, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience.

This role partners with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to drive programs from concept to implementation. The ideal candidate has a deep background in manufacturing operations, supplier quality methodologies, and cross-functional program leadership,