Technical Project/Program Manager V (E5)

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

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Job Description

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Technical Project & Program Management owns and leads a flagship product development program. This role is 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

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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