Technical Project/Program Management III

About the role

This position focuses on research, development, and engineering within the Metal Deposition Products (MDP) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Service Business Unit, supporting Applied Materials’ global semiconductor customers. You will lead cross‑functional initiatives to drive product vitality, new service product development, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead program management for R&D and engineering initiatives, including new service product development.
• Partner with business leadership to define service product roadmaps, manage portfolios, and allocate investments.
• Develop and execute innovation and technology roadmaps aligned with product strategies.
• Drive customer application understanding to enable successful new product introductions.
• Oversee project management processes (PMP), product lifecycle (PLC), continuous improvement programs, and engineering change orders (ECO).
• Manage technology partners and strategic sourcing for new product development.
• Build strong cross‑functional engagement across engineering, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and legal.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Science or Engineering (MS required, PhD preferred).
• Expertise in materials, deposition systems, and semiconductor applications.
• Proven track record in new product introduction and lifecycle management.
• Strong program management skills with ability to deliver against multiple KPIs.
• Customer‑focused mindset with Voice of Customer (VOC) experience.

Required skills

• Program management (PMP)
• Product lifecycle management (PLC)
• Engineering change orders (ECO)
• Materials deposition systems
• Semiconductor applications

What we offer

• Salary range $110,500 – $152,000 per year.
• Supportive work culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for bonus and stock awards.