Business Development Project Manager

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chips and advanced displays, is hiring a Business Development Project Manager in Santa Clara, CA. The role identifies and develops business opportunities, drives strategic marketing initiatives and supports revenue growth across global markets. It acts as a subject matter expert, leads cross-functional initiatives, influences business strategy and provides analytical insights to support worldwide business development and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex new technology development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Manage business programs, resource allocation, budgets, intellectual property filings and strategic initiatives.
• Drive alignment among internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure program success.
• Collaborate with technical and legal teams to develop, prepare and file IP disclosures and patent applications.
• Develop, manage and track program budgets, schedules and resource plans.
• Draft, negotiate and execute Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) and other strategic partnership contracts.
• Establish and manage collaborative relationships with external organizations, suppliers and development partners.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reviews, program updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Required profile

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Materials Science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering program management experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Japanese language proficiency and familiarity with Japanese business culture preferred.

Required skills

• Strong program management skills, able to align tactical activities to strategic objectives.
• Ability to draft and negotiate joint development agreements and other partnership contracts.

What we offer

• Salary of $180,500 to $248,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.
• Full-time position, with travel of about 20% of the time and relocation eligibility.