Technical Program Manager, New Product Development (NPI)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Technical Program Manager 3 to lead cross-functional execution for new product development programs from concept through launch readiness. You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risk, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes phase-gate processes, program planning, and clear communication with leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical program management for complex product development.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and align stakeholders.
• Strong skills in building and managing project plans, schedules, dependencies and risks.
• Experience supporting new product development or other complex technical programs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development initiatives from concept planning through development, validation, implementation, and launch readiness.
• Drive programs through the phase-gate product development process, ensuring milestones, deliverables, risks, and decisions are clear.
• Build and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, dependencies, and risk management strategies.
• Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues.
• Lead program reviews and communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Track deliverables via dashboards, action-item logs, and reports to ensure accountability.
• Identify obstacles, analyze root causes, and drive cross-functional solutions to stay on track.
• Navigate tradeoffs related to scope, schedule, cost, and technical execution.
• Monitor program cost performance and support progress against objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen execution and outcomes.

Skills

Technical PM

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Stakeholder alignment

Risk management

Cost control

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Technical Program Manager 3 to lead cross-functional execution for new product development programs from concept through launch readiness. You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risk, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes phase-gate processes, program planning, and clear communication with leadership.