Product Development Process (PDP) Technical Program Management

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Key Responsibilities

Management of the Product Development Process (PDP) including the process tools, software application, user training, and data. Support users and work with stakeholders to ensure process supports business and corporate strategies. Identifies meaningful enhancements using data, best practices, and collaborating with subject matter experts. 

Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation.  Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist, and project scheduling software. Coordinates resources and stakeholders to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.  Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.  Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.

Participates on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external, and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects.  Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals. Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in Product Development Process (PDP) users, tool, applications, and data
• Understanding of enterprise business process management practices, tools/software applications, and implementation
• Managing of enterprise-level software applications, including the selection process, implementation, and adoption

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal and external business challenges and to guide Product Development Process (PDP) best practices, requirements, and data infrastructure

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity across Business Units and corporate organizations
• Drive change management through all levels and across organizations to meet desired outcomes of users and stakeholders as well as achieve business goals

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
• Management of executive stakeholders, process users, and employees outside of own organization

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No