Technical Project/Program Management Manager V (M5)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Technical Project/Program Management Manager (M5) in Santa Clara, CA. The role covers the research, development and engineering aspects of the Metal Deposition Products (MDP) Service Business Unit, supporting the customer BEOL install base in the semiconductor industry. It works cross-functionally on new service product development, continuous improvement and product portfolio management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the BEOL program for R&D and engineering, including new service product development performance
• Help build service product roadmaps and manage product portfolios and investments
• Lead customer application understanding and development to enable new product introduction
• Own on-time delivery, cost and quality of new products and technologies
• Lead project management (PMP), product lifecycle (PLC), continuous improvement and ECO processes
• Support quality, productivity and sustaining engineering, and partner with strategic sourcing and supply chain
• Lead sampling field quality processes with field commercial resources
• Build cross-functional teams across geographies and partners such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance and Legal
• Report R&D progress to senior executives and stakeholders

Required profile

• Degree in a science or engineering field (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Electrical or related); MS or PhD preferred
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in materials, deposition, plasma and systems, including PVD, CVD and ALD
• Experience with semiconductor applications and services, and new product introduction
• Strong program and product lifecycle management experience
• Customer-focused, with voice of customer expertise and strong communication and time management skills

Required skills

• Knowledge or experience in AI and automation is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple KPIs and influence cross-functional teams

What we offer

• Salary of $158,500 - $218,000
• Full-time position, regular employee, with 10% travel and relocation eligibility
• Bonus and stock award programs may be available