Technical Project/Program Manager III

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

72d•$120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

This position focuses on research, development, and engineering within the Metal Deposition Products (MDP) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Service Business Unit (SBU), supporting Applied Materials’ global customer base in the semiconductor industry. You will work cross-functionally to drive product vitality, lead new service product development, and champion continuous improvement initiatives to exceed customer and business expectations. This role executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to strategic development.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Science or Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Electrical, or related field); 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.
Entrepreneurial, hands-on attitude with a collaborative approach.
Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
Ability to influence and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong time management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead program management for R&D and engineering initiatives within the MDP SBU, including new service product development.
Partner with business leadership to define service product roadmaps and manage product portfolios and investments.
Develop and execute innovation and technology roadmaps aligned with product strategies.
Drive customer application understanding to enable successful new product introductions.
Ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and quality of new products and technologies to meet customer and business commitments.
Oversee project management processes (PMP), product lifecycle (PLC), continuous improvement programs, and engineering change orders (ECO).
Support quality, productivity, and sustaining engineering initiatives in collaboration with customers and operations.
Manage technology partners and strategic sourcing needs for new product development.
Lead sampling and field quality processes, working closely with commercial teams.
Build strong cross-functional engagement across geographies and functions (Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal).
Communicate R&D progress and execution to senior executives and stakeholders.