Technical Program/Project Manager

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. 

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Job Title

Technical Program Manager (E3)

Experience Level

3–7 years

Education

Master’s degree in Business Management, Engineering Management, Engineering or Computer Science.

Role Summary

We are seeking an Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive cross-functional engineering and software development programs and complex projects across the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, data-driven, and capable of engaging effectively with senior executives while translating business objectives into executable engineering programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end development programs and projects
• Drive execution across cross-functional teams
•  Engage senior and executive stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements
• Understand unsaid needs of the customer and drive the implementation of the right features
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans
• Translate strategic goals into program plans and roadmaps
• Support and enforce product development and stage-gate processes
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes effectively
• Understand data usage and various use cases for future AI implementation.
• Mostly importantly drive development of the right things

Required Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in technical program or project management in the field of engineering or computer science.
• Experience managing engineering programs
• Basic experience in working with Tableau, SQL, and data lakes
• Understanding of product development lifecycle and stage-gate processes
• Strong executive communication skills
• Exposure towards software product management
• Interpreting data and derive proper conclusion from it
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience in product development or engineering environments
• Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence
• Experience with software product management

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

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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