Technical Program Manager

About the role

Applied Materials is looking for a Technical Program Manager in Santa Clara, CA, to lead cross-functional execution of new product development programs from concept through launch readiness. The role partners with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and business stakeholders to align them, manage risk and deliver complex technical programs on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development, from concept planning through development, validation, implementation and launch readiness.
• Drive programs through the phase-gate product development process, keeping milestones, deliverables, risks and key decisions aligned at each stage.
• Build and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, dependencies and risk management strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive progress and resolve issues, and lead program reviews with clear status, risks, mitigation plans and decisions.
• Track deliverables through dashboards, action-item logs, reports and checklists, and identify obstacles and root causes to keep development on track.
• Help teams navigate tradeoffs among scope, schedule, cost and technical execution, and monitor program cost performance.
• Support progress against financial and operational objectives and contribute to process improvements.

Required profile

• Experience in technical program management, project management or a related role supporting complex product or technology development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting new product development or other complex technical programs.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Preferred: experience in the semiconductor industry or a similar complex NPD environment, and familiarity with a phase-gate process.

What we offer

• Salary of $133,500 to $183,500, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.
• Full-time position, with travel of about 10% of the time and relocation eligibility.