Technical Program Manager – Supplier Engineering

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead Supplier Engineering initiatives across its global supply chain. The role focuses on improving quality performance, delivering AI‑enabled solutions, and managing end‑to‑end IT project lifecycles.

Key responsibilities

• Manage multiple programs and projects, leading cross‑functional Supplier Quality and IT teams to enhance supplier quality performance.
• Own the full IT solution lifecycle—from requirements gathering and development to deployment, training, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Drive AI‑enabled projects such as knowledge management, workflow automation, predictive analytics, intelligent search, and decision‑support systems.
• Develop and execute project plans, ensuring clear objectives, resource allocation, and alignment across functional teams.
• Track schedules and tasks using tools like Jira, Smartsheet, and MS Project, providing status reports to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve program risks, create mitigation strategies, and improve business processes, dashboards, and metrics for supply‑chain quality.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Quality Engineering or a related field.
• 7‑10 years of experience in high‑tech or industrial sectors, with at least 3 years in program/project management.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional programs and influence stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
• Knowledge of Supplier Quality, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Audit Management, and CAPA processes.

Required skills

• Project management tools: Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project.
• Experience delivering AI‑enabled automation and analytics solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities applied to supplier and manufacturing SPC monitoring.