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Technical Project/Program Management IV

Applied Materials
Santa Clara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Apr 2026
💰 $183,500/yr($133,500/yr$183,500/yr)

About the role

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:

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

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. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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

Key Responsibilities

Prepares project plans and drives  the project from conception and planning to implementation. Will participate in the development of  strategies, processes and resources.

Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.

Coordinates allocated resources from within the Division  to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.  Initiates and manages purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.

Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.

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.

Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.

Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.

Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Business Expertise

  • Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

  • May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 

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

Clear understanding of semiconductor lab operations including at the system (tool/chamber) level as well as at the facilities level (gas, chemical, abatement, vacuum systems, acid waste etc.).

Proven track record of managing large scale semiconductor tool facilities installation projects to success. Scope, stakeholders, risk mitigation, installation project planning, execution monitoring (frequent updates), budget, project closure etc.

Clear communicator that is able to Project Manage across multiple organizations (EHS, Facilities, Business Units etc.) including outside vendors as needed.

Strong knowledge of Metal Deposition Products as they are designed and used for the fabrication of Integrated circuits.

Comfortable working in various lab clean rooms for prolonged periods of time as needed.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including loca

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