NPI Technical Program Manager (TPM) (E3)

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: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00 Location: Austin, TX 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 Program plan development and ownership: Establish the strategy, plan, and schedule; define and track milestones; break down deliverables and assign owners; map dependencies; identify and respond to changes and risks. Program stakeholder management: Align scope and requirements, drive weekly/biweekly cross‑functional cadence, exec reviews, decision logs, and drive escalations to closure. Program execution: Remove roadblocks and drive completion to the plan. Adapt to changes. Assess readiness for transition to High Volume Manufacturing and enable the transfer of responsibilities. Forecast capacity and integration into manufacturing strategy. Organizational growth: Conduct lessons learned and integrate into business process improvements. Requirements (must‑have) Required evidence and experience: 7+ years of hands‑on program/project management experience leading cross‑functional business and technical teams. Demonstrated leadership for complex hardware and software products, from design through transition to high‑volume manufacturing. Experience working globally across multiple time zones and functions. Proven ability to manage multiple complex programs in parallel in a high‑impact, high‑velocity environment. Professional PM certification required; if not held at hire, must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Core Competencies (skills And Capabilities) Build and maintain integrated plans; define milestones; manage dependencies; and drive delivery to commitments. Identify opportunities and implement strategies that improve business operations and core processes. Provide technical leadership on structured problem‑solving across sub‑systems, including root‑cause identification and prioritization of solutions. Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks; manage change to maintain alignment to scope, schedule, and quality. Balance agility with appropriate process rigor. Behaviors (how You Operate) Acts with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset—treats problems as opportunities to improve the product and the process. Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, puts people first, and strengthens engagement in a matrixed team environment. Communicates clearly and confidently at all levels, with the courage and presence to influence executive decisions. Education Bachelor's Degree preferred – relevant and related experience may be substituted. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% 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 consideration of internal equity of 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. Equal Opportunity 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. 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