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Applied Materials

Technical Project/Program Manager

Posted One Month Ago
In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
140K-193K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
140K-193K Annually
Entry level
Lead end-to-end management of complex, cross-functional programs, including stakeholder alignment, scheduling, milestone tracking, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and executive communication. The role requires navigating ambiguity, adapting to shifting priorities, providing business process expertise, and driving timely execution across teams. Travel is required approximately 20% of the time, with relocation eligibility available.
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Who We Are


Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.


What We Offer


Salary:

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, 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

  • Lead end‑to‑end program management for cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring timely execution against defined objectives.
  • Navigate ambiguity by bringing structure, clarity, and forward momentum to complex and evolving problem spaces.
  • Proactively engage stakeholders to understand their requirements, align priorities, and resolve gaps.
  • Develop and manage program schedules and drive towards the milestones.
  • Provides business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
  • Identify potential complications and develop practical mitigation and resolution plans.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and decisions clearly and concisely to cross‑functional partners and leadership.
  • Adapt quickly to dynamic environments and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on key deliverables.

Functional Knowledge

  • Business Management, Product Management, Operations

Problem Solving

  • Engages cross functional resources to solve unique and complex problems; Navigates well in white space.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong communication around complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Key capabilities needed

  • Fast learner – and willing to learn
  • Highly adaptable to dynamic environments
  • Comfortable with ambiguity
  • Self‑motivated, proactive, and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and follow‑through

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Applied Materials Santa Clara, California, USA Office

3050 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054

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