Technical Project/Program Management

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:

$110,500.00 - $152,000.00

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical program management for service product development, leveraging innovative technologies to drive business value.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring successful execution from planning through implementation; maintain process improvement frameworks and tracking methodologies.
• Drive execution of project deliverables using structured reporting tools, tracking dashboards, and checklists to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Align cross-functional resources within the business unit to achieve project objectives on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor and report project cost performance, risks, and progress to business unit leadership.
• Collaborate with intra-business unit design teams to successfully deliver projects; actively contribute to technical development aligned with project goals.
• Identify root causes of project obstacles and lead or support the implementation of effective corrective actions.

Functional Knowledge

• Working knowledge of hardware systems and thin-film processes is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise within core discipline, with a solid understanding of related technical domains.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex product designs and technical requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects against defined timelines and milestones.

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful with a strong sense of ownership.
• Skilled in communicating complex or sensitive topics and building alignment across teams.

Problem Solving

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills to solve complex problems, applying new perspectives to existing challenges.
• Exercises sound judgment using data-driven insights from multiple sources.

Impact

• Contributes to a range of customer, operational, and project-related activities, influencing outcomes within the team and across adjacent functions.
• Operates effectively within broad organizational guidelines and policies.

Business Expertise

• Understanding of industry best practices and how the function integrates across the broader organization.
• Awareness of competitive landscape and key differentiators in the market.

Leadership

• Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced team members.
• May lead smaller-scale projects with moderate risk and resource requirements.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree with 3–7 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD with 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills / Certifications

• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering, materials science, and vacuum deposition technologies (PVD, CVD, ALD); hands-on experience preferred.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus
• Experience with semiconductor equipment or related industries preferred
• Experience with project tracking and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, dashboards, reporting systems) is a plus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Not Specified

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.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.