Sr. Technology Strategy Program Manager

Who We Are

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. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$154,000.00 - $212,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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Role Summary

The Semiconductor Product Group (SPG) strategy group is responsible for driving multi‑year strategic plan development, managing the annual operating rhythm, and embedding special multi‑disciplinary projects and initiatives across the broader organization. In a strategy function, the team sets the tone and pace for the overall planning process while also building strong partnerships with Business Units, Functions, and the Corporate Strategy group.

The Sr. Technology Strategy Program Manager plays a critical role in defining, operationalizing, and scaling SPG’s technology and business strategy. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, semiconductor technology, data, and execution, helping leadership teams translate long‑term strategic intent into measurable outcomes.

In addition to shaping strategy, this role drives operating plans—owning the planning cadence, performance tracking, and digital enablement of strategic execution—while acting as a thought partner to senior leaders on topline and bottom‑line growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Planning Cadence & Operating Rhythm

• Help lead the multi‑year strategic planning cycle and annual operating rhythm, setting the tone, pace, and discipline for strategy development across the organization.
• Project/program manage the end‑to‑end strategy planning process with strong accountability, attention to detail, and execution rigor.
• Operationalize strategic plans into clear initiatives, milestones, and ownership, tracking execution to closure and surfacing risks and gaps early.
• Drive annual performance tracking tied to strategic objectives, ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and business outcomes.

Strategic Execution and Tracking: AI‑Enabled Tools & Digital Transformation

• Lead development and adoption of AI‑enabled tools to improve strategy planning, tracking, and execution effectiveness.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve transparency, speed, and quality of strategic decision‑making.
• Develop advanced analytical and visualization tools (e.g., BU product momentum views by customer, technology node, and market segment, such as “bingo charts”) to track business momentum and initiatives.
• Define and maintain dashboards, metrics, and review mechanisms that enable leadership to assess progress and make timely course corrections.

Strategic Programs & Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Act as a strategic integrator, ensuring alignment between technology roadmaps, product plans, and market opportunities.
• Support new business and new market development and pathfinding projects with research on market sizing, end‑market dynamics, technology inflections, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic direction.
• Provide thought leadership that brings new ideas for topline growth, margin expansion, and long‑term competitive advantage.
• Proliferate modern strategy tools, methods, and thinking across the broader Applied Materials community.

Functional Knowledge

• Strong foundational knowledge of semiconductor device physics and equipment process technologies, with the aptitude and willingness to continuously learn.
• In‑depth knowledge and hands‑on experience in at least