Technical Program Manager V

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Bonus program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Technical Program Manager to lead new product development within the Epi Business Unit. This role drives programs from early planning through commercialization, develops project plans, manages schedules and milestones, and coordinates cross-functional resources to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

You will bring deep experience in complex product development, including hardware, software, and systems integration

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex programs across hardware, software and systems integration.
• 10–15 years of technical program management experience in semiconductor capital equipment.
• Experience with Epi and integrated system experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; strong technical capability with program management.
• Deep understanding of product development processes.
• Ability to interpret business challenges and recommend improvements.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project plans and drive projects from conception through commercialization; contribute to strategies, processes, and resourcing.
• Manage project schedule and task details using project management tools.
• Coordinate cross-division resources to achieve on-time, within-budget performance; initiate/manage purchase requisitions and orders.
• Drive cost and schedule performance of equipment for internal/external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Participate on multifunctional design teams; provide technical input to achieve project goals.
• Interface across divisions to define objectives, provide status updates, and prepare for release/deployment.
• Provide engineering and business process expertise on standard programs/issues.
• Identify and resolve project complications; develop solutions and drive closure.
• Identify the critical path; drive early risk mitigation during program development.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

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:

$154,000.00 - $212,000.00

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Technical Program Manager to lead new product development within the Epi Business Unit. This role will drive programs from early planning through commercialization, developing project plans, managing schedules and milestones, coordinating cross-functional resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical program management experience in complex product development environments, preferably within semiconductor capital equipment. This person should have deep understanding of product development processes, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across hardware, software, systems integration, and multiple engineering disciplines. Strong analytical thinking, risk management, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder influence skills are essential to identify critical paths, mitigate risks early, solve complex problems, and drive program execution to closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare project plans and drive projects from conception/planning through commercialization; contribute to strategies, processes, and resourcing.
• Manage project schedule and task details using project management tools (reports, tracking charts, checklists, and scheduling software).
• Coordinate cross-division resources to achieve on-time, within-budget performance; initiate/manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Drive cost and schedule performance of equipment for internal/external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Participate on multifunctional design teams (internal/external/matrixed); provide technical input to achieve project goals.
• Interface across divisions to define objectives, provide status updates, and prepare for release/deployment.
• Provide engineering and business process expertise on standard programs/issues.
• Identify and resolve project complications; develop solutions and drive closure.
• Identify the critical path; drive early risk mitigation during program development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex matrix environment spanning hardware, software, and systems integration across multiple engineering disciplines to meet program requirements and timelines.
• 10-15 years of technical program management experience in semiconductor capital equipment
• Experience with Epi, and integrated system experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Strong technical capability with program management skills.
• In-depth understanding of product development processes.
• Ability to interpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills; able to lead others to solve complex problems and identify innovative solutions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; able to communicate difficult concepts and influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, milestone planning, and timeline enforcement.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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