Technical Project/Program Manager V (E5)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in bonus and stock award programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel opportunities up to 10%

Job summary

Applied Materials is looking for a Senior Manager in Santa Clara, CA, to lead a flagship product development program. You will oversee the entire process from concept through release, ensuring execution readiness while managing complex, cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in leading large-scale programs across hardware, software, and systems integration. Strong communication skills and the ability to drive accountability in a global organization are essential for success in this role.

In addition to a competitive salary range of $154,000 to $212,000, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading product development programs.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead large product development programs with accountability.
• Define program strategy, governance, and resource alignment.
• Ensure execution readiness for manufacturing ramp and customer qualification.

Skills

Leadership in complex programs

Technical integration across disciplines

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manager, Technical Project & Program Management

Role Overview

Owns and leads a flagship product development program, accountable for end-to-end execution from concept through product release, manufacturing ramp, and customer readiness, driving predictable delivery across complex, cross‑functional, and global organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multi‑year product development program with full accountability for execution, outcomes, and customer readiness.
• Define program strategy, execution model, governance, and resourcing in alignment with business unit objectives and product roadmaps.
• Direct and influence large, cross‑functional global teams, including senior engineers, workstream leaders, and functional managers.
• Build and maintain fully integrated program plans across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, product marketing, and field organizations.
• Drive schedule, cost, quality, and risk performance throughout the full product lifecycle, partnering closely with customers, suppliers, and external partners worldwide.
• Provide executive‑level visibility through regular program reviews, dashboards, and risk assessments, presenting trade‑offs, options, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Own program financials and resource planning, including budgets, capital investments, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Ensure execution readiness for manufacturing ramp, customer qualification, and sustained high‑volume production.

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Proven expertise leading large‑scale, highly complex programs spanning hardware, software, and systems integration across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Applies advanced program and systems integration practices to drive technology readiness, lifecycle transitions, and overall product maturity.
• Serves as a technical and execution authority, guiding senior engineers and functional leaders while balancing innovation, risk, and delivery predictability.

Business & Strategic Leadership

• Aligns program execution with business strategy, product portfolio priorities, and customer commitments.
• Translates market dynamics, competitive pressures, and internal constraints into program priorities, sequencing, and investment decisions.
• Partners with senior leaders in finance, manufacturing, supply chain, product marketing, and field operations to deliver against financial and operational targets.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Leads leaders within a global, matrixed organization, influencing without direct authority where needed.
• Establishes execution standards, decision frameworks, and governance models to enable consistent program delivery.
• Drives accountability, clarity of ownership, and disciplined decision‑making across all stakeholders.
• Builds and scales organizational capability by defining operating norms, roles, and ways of working.
• Reinforces a culture of ownership, transparency, and execution excellence, particularly through periods of rapid growth or change.
• Develops and mentors workstream and program leaders, strengthening long‑term leadership and execution strength across the organization.

Problem Solving & Execution

• Leads resolution of highly complex, ambiguous challenges spanning technical, operational, and business domains.
• Operates effectively amid uncertainty, guiding teams through evolving requirements, uncertain technical paths and shifting priorities.
• Applies strong analytical judgment to evaluate risks, assess alternatives, and support timely executive decisions.
• Anticipates systemic execution risks and proactively drives root‑cause resolution before customer or business impact occurs.

Impact & Scope

• Directly influences business results, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and revenue enablement through program success.
• Shapes organizational priorities and resource allocation through program insights and performance data.
• Operates with broad autonomy under strategic alignment, with clear accountability for outcomes.
• Establishes durable processes, governance, and cultural norms that extend well beyond the life of the program.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates with confidence and credibility at all levels, including senior executives.
• Navigates conflict, competing priorities, and resource constraints with professionalism and empathy.
• Builds strong, trust‑based relationships across engineering, operations, and business teams.
• Fosters open communication and psychological safety, enabling early issue identification and effective collaboration.

Additional Information

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

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $154,000.00 - $212,000.00

Location: Santa Clara, CA

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.