Technical Program Manager, Supplier Engineering - (E4)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin and Santa Clara is seeking a Technical Program Manager for Supplier Engineering to lead multiple programs and drive cross-functional collaboration across supplier quality, IT, and operations.

You will own end-to-end IT lifecycles, guide project plans, and implement AI-enabled solutions to enhance process monitoring and analytics. This role demands strong communication and strategic delivery in a global manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in high tech/industrial sectors with PM experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and influencing stakeholders.
• Knowledge of supplier quality, PFMEA, SPC, CAPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple programs/projects, leading cross-functional Supplier Quality and IT teams to improve quality across the global supply chain.
• Owns end-to-end IT solution lifecycle from requirements through deployment and adoption.
• Leads AI-enabled projects involving knowledge management, workflow automation, and predictive analytics.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional teamwork

IT project lifecycle

AI projects

Jira

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

MS Project

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

Salary: $116,000.00 - $159,500.00

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.

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.

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s definition of Winning. We are actively recruiting a Technical Program Manager for Supplier Engineering!

General Profile

Requires adequate knowledge and experience in managing multiple programs/projects to support process improvements and strategic issue resolutions in wafer fabrication equipment industries. Strong interpersonal skills effectively influence and lead others to find and implement solutions to complex quality problems. Excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills. Works independently, with minimum guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages multiple programs/projects, leading cross-functional Supplier Quality and IT teams to improve the quality performance of companies within Applied’s global supply chain.
• Owns the end-to-end IT solution lifecycle, from requirements and development through deployment, training, adoption, and continuous improvement, including CIP to improve existing portals and databases.
• Manages AI-enabled projects involving knowledge management, workflow automation, predictive analytics, intelligent search, and decision support systems, and drives initiatives that improve supplier and manufacturing SPC process monitoring through automation and advanced analytics.
• Develops project plans and oversees from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes, and resources.
• Ensures objectives are clearly defined and agreed to across cross functional teams.
• Manages schedule and task details using project management software (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, and MS Project).
• Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers and provides status reports to management and stakeholders.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within programs and develops solutions for resolution.
• Develops and improves business processes, dashboards, metrics and applications used to manage supply chain quality.
• Contributes to the organization strategy and Annual Operating Plans (AOP) Provides program management and business process expertise to support team members.

Functional Knowledge

Knowledge and experience in program/project management practices in high tech industry Management/administration of programs/projects from initiation/establishment, risk management, execution/status reporting until conclusion and closure PM certification strongly preferred

Business Expertise

Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve business processes.

Leadership

Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Communication Skills

Effective in both verbal and written communication Presentation in diversified business environments

Impact

Impacts the achievement of program, operational and customers objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

Strong interpersonal skills and being able to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Quality Engineering, or related field.

Experience

7 - 10 years in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience in program/project management. Knowledge of Supplier Quality, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Audit Management, and CAPA processes. Proven experience leading complex cross-functional programs and influencing stakeholders across organizational boundaries; experience developing and implementing digital, automation, or AI-based solutions preferred.

Company Facts

Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT Fiscal 2020 Revenue: $17.2 billion Fiscal 2020 R&D: $2.2 billion Founded: November 10, 1967 Headquarters: Santa Clara, California Global Presence: 93 locations in 17 countries Manufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan, United States Employees: ~24,000 worldwide Patents: ~14,300 issued “Applied Materials closed fiscal 2020 with record quarterly performance as demand for our semiconductor systems and services remains very strong,” said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. “Our future opportunities have never looked better and, as powerful technology trends take shape, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate our customers’ roadmaps and outperform our markets.”

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time 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.

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