Manager V, Technical Program/Project Management

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Manager V for Technical Program/Project Management in Santa Clara, CA. The role is full-time, involves travel of about 10% of the time and is open to relocation. It covers project and program delivery, budget oversight, team leadership and the development of new technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Define project and program objectives and complete preliminary activities such as outcome determination, milestones, viability studies and resource planning.
• Ensure projects and programs meet product/process specifications, cost, resource use and timeliness requirements.
• Document all phases of project, program and process development and share the required information with other functions.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure effective use of material and financial resources.
• Assign work to direct reports, provide professional development, conduct appraisals and give feedback; approve work allocations for indirect reports.
• Lead research and development of new technologies and integrate new processes, designs and methodologies into products or share them with other areas.
• Oversee the development, support, maintenance and implementation of projects handled by the BU/technology group through lower-level managers.
• Identify functional linkages across the organization and build processes and roadmaps for the AGS/Spares and Services group, including hiring plans, training needs and staffing.

Required profile

• Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in the own job family and knowledge of related job families.
• In-depth understanding of how the discipline fits within the segment or function.
• Ability to manage multiple related teams, set organizational priorities and allocate resources.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex technical, operational and organizational problems.
• Ability to influence others internally and externally, including senior management.
• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with them.

Required skills

• Familiarity with data analytics and integration across multiple platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML implementation to drive productivity, efficiency and scalability.

What we offer

• Salary of $158,500 to $218,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and a stock award program.
• A supportive work culture that encourages learning and career growth.