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. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Helps to prepare project plan and coordinates project activities from planning to implementation.  Maintain matrix for process improvements.
• Coordinates project schedule and task details and helps to prepare  reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling.
• Helps to align  the progress of resources internal to the business unit to meet project on-time and budget performance objectives.  
• Tracks projects cost schedule for   internal and external customers.
• On occasion will interface with external suppliers and monitor and report on the projects progress against quality and cost metrics.
• Interfaces with internal customers and reports on progress against project objectives.
• Semiconductor experience is a must-have.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents 

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Other Requirement

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with ability to convert insights into actionable plans; hands-on experience analyzingsupply chain metrics (lead time, cost, capacity, supplier performance)
• Structured problem-solving skills with ability to manage ambiguity and complex operational scenarios; appliesroot cause analysis and data-driven approaches to resolve real-time supply chain issues
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills acrossengineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers; ability to influence without authority
• Experience inrisk identification, dependency management, and mitigation planning across multi-project or supplier-driven environments
• Hands-on experience drivingprocess improvements in supply chain operations, including lead time reduction, cycle time improvement, and workflow optimization (Lean / Six Sigma or VSM preferred)
• Proficiency in tools such asExcel (advanced for analysis & modeling), project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet), and ERP systems (SAP preferred); ability to independently build trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Strong business acumen with understanding ofcost drivers, inventory, and operational KPIs; ability to connect project execution to measurable business outcomes
• Experience working directly withexternal suppliers and vendors, including tracking performance againstcost, quality, and delivery metrics; able to proactively drive follow-ups and issue resolution
• Hands-on program execution mindset – not limited to coordination; actively drives data analysis, problem resolution, stakeholder alignment, and execution of improvement actions

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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.