Technical Project/Program Management III - E3

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a program/project manager to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives within its global supply chain. The role emphasizes planning, process improvement, and collaboration with internal customers to achieve strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years in high-tech programs, knowledge of quality management systems, and experience with PM tools such as Jira, SmartSheet, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 4–7 years in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3 years in program/project management.
• Quality/QMS/Audit experience preferred.
• AI/ML experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple programs/projects to support cross-functional efforts and improve supply chain quality.
• Develops project plans from concept to implementation, ensuring objectives are defined across teams.
• Interfaces with internal customers and provides status reports to management and stakeholders.
• Schedules and manages tasks using Jira, SmartSheet and MS Project.
• Identifies and resolves potential program complications and develops solutions.
• Develops and improves dashboards, metrics, and applications to manage supply chain quality.
• Contributes to organizational strategy and Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
• Delivers program management and business process expertise to the team.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Communication skills

PM certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

SmartSheet

MS Project

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: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages multiple programs/projects to support cross function team efforts to improve the quality performance of companies within Applied’s global supply chain.
• 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.
• Supports cross functional teams to achieve performance objectives for programs and initiatives. Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers. Provides status reports to management and stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management software (e.g. as Jira, SmartSheet and MS Project).
• 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
• Knowledge of quality tools like 8D, FMEA, SIPOC, Poke-Yoke, DMAIC and others
• PM certification preferredor willing to pursue PM certification

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; require 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

Experience

• 4 - 7 years in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience in program/project management.
• Prior work experience in Quality, Quality Management Systems, Quality Audit/Assessment preferred.
• AI/ML experience preferred

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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