Technical Project/Program Management III

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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CapEx Technical Program Manager – Applied Materials:

Applied Materials is looking for a Capex Technical Program Manager to drive expansion of its

global development capabilities. In this role, you’ll turn capital investments into scalable

production infrastructure and support both new product introduction (NPI) and ongoing

improvement (CIP) initiatives. As a confident leader, you’ll work closely with product, engineering,

operations, lab management, and finance to ensure our labs have the equipment, processes, and

readiness needed to meet business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full CapEx lifecycle, from scoping and budgeting through procurement,

installation, validation, and development readiness for key projects

• Lead capital planning for NPI and CIP programs, ensuring readiness across schedule,

budget, and technical requirements

• Partner with product, engineering, operations, procurement, and finance to align

equipment needs with program objectives and remove roadblocks

• Build and manage capital budgets, roadmaps, forecasts and financial models, working

closely with finance on reviews and reporting

• Effectively and succinctly communicate status updates of key projects

• Lead quarterly/annual audits to verify physical assets in lab and storage

• Improve processes and tools for CapEx forecasting, tracking, and analysis

• Identify risks and drive mitigation to ensure on‑time delivery of capital programs

• Support global development sites with up to 10% travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CapEx program management, new product development, or

supply chain, ideally in hardware or high‑growth environments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

• Proven track record delivering end-to-end capital projects through validation and

production ramp

• Strong skills in capital budgeting, procurement strategy, and financial controls for

multi‑million‑dollar investments

• Experience managing cross‑functional programs with internal teams, vendors, and

international manufacturing partners

• Highly organized, analytical, and effective at turning complex challenges into clear

execution plans

• Strong attention to detail, quality-focused, and an excellent communicator.

• Proficiency in Excel and SmartSheet, plus experience with project and communication

tools like PowerPoint, Microsoft teams, Slack, etc.

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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