Technical Program Manager, Supplier Engineering & Quality

• Manages multiple programs/projects to lead cross function team efforts to improve the quality performance of companies within Applied’s global supply chain.
• Develops project plans and oversees from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes, and resources. Ensures objectives are clearly defined and agreed to across cross functional teams.
• Leads cross functional teams to achieve performance objectives for programs and initiatives. Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers. Provides status reports to management and stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management software (e.g. as Jira, SmartSheet and MS Project).
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within programs and develops solutions for resolution.
• Develops and improves business processes, dashboards, metrics and applications used to manage supply chain quality.
• Contributes to the organization strategy and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
• Provides program management and business process expertise to support team members.

• Knowledge and experience in program/project management practices in high tech industry
• Management/administration of programs/projects from initiation/establishment, risk management, execution/status reporting until conclusion and closure
• PM certification strongly preferred

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve business processes.

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Communication Skills

• Effective in both verbal and written communication
• Presentation in diversified business environments

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of program, operational and customers objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and being able to communicate difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

• 7 - 10 years in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience in program/project management.
• Prior work experience in Quality, Quality Management Systems, Quality Audit/Assessment preferred.

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.