Technical Program / Project Manager

Overview Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions that enable the creation of advanced semiconductor chips and displays. What We Offer Salary: $116,000.00 – $159,500.00 Location: Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and growth. About the Role Seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to join the Engineering Operations team. The role is responsible for end‑to‑end materials lifecycle management, tool slotting and scheduling, and cross‑functional coordination with Business Units, field operations, and global supply chain. Key Responsibilities Own the end‑to‑end PR‑to‑PO cycle, including PR aging tracking, PO conversion, and timely resolution of aging requisitions. Monitor and report on PO aging, past‑due exposure, and lead‑time misalignments in SAP; flag systemic issues impacting accuracy. Investigate and resolve PR deletion anomalies to maintain audit integrity and accurate aging reports. Manage low‑volume expense POs for fit‑check validation, lab qualification, and prototype builds. Drive tool slotting and scheduling across labs for COE projects, ensuring optimal utilization of equipment capacity and alignment with program milestones. Coordinate with COE leads, facilities, and operations teams to prioritize and allocate tool time based on project urgency, build schedules, and engineering readiness. Maintain visibility into tool availability, slot conflicts, and scheduling dependencies; proactively flag risks and recommend adjustments. Support capacity‑planning activities to balance demand across multiple concurrent programs and COE initiatives. Perform purchase price and standard cost lookups in SAP; conduct costed BOM analysis and support monetization and cost‑savings initiatives. Track and drive SNF lifecycle from creation through disposition, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders to facilitate FAI submissions. Manage Vendor ID assignments for site changes; coordinate with supplier quality and purchasing teams. Initiate and manage RFQ processes, negotiate pricing (including NRE and MOQ), and award business using approved supplier matrix. Lead concept‑to‑HVM phased transitions, managing the handoff from concept/evaluation through full production procurement. Drive dual‑sourcing strategies, POR alignment, and lead‑time mitigation for critical materials. Manage Outline Agreements and maintain Purchase Information Records in SAP. Own Supplier Performance Scorecard reporting; drive RCCA documentation for process failures to ensure gap closure. Serve as primary materials liaison between COE Engineering, Purchasing, BU Materials teams, and global supply chain operations. Coordinate with purchasing managers to resolve shortage escalations, line‑down situations, and supplier capability gaps. Support spare parts management requests and manage materials movement in and out of the warehouse, including RTS, stock requests, inter‑company transfers, and disposition assessments. Participate in weekly and monthly project reviews, providing materials status updates, blockers, and next steps. Support the project intake process by maintaining project records and completing operations owner details. Enter and maintain project data in cost tracking tools and forecasting systems. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field. 8–10 years in materials program management, supply chain operations, or technical procurement within a semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing environment. Strong working knowledge of SAP for purchase requisitions, purchase orders, cost lookups, PIR management, and BOM analysis. Demonstrated experience managing the RFQ‑to‑PO cycle, supplier negotiations (NRE, MOQ), FAI coordination, and vendor qualification processes. Experience with tool slotting, equipment scheduling, or capacity planning in an R&D or manufacturing lab environment. Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data restructuring) and experience with dashboards/reporting tools (Tableau, Smartsheet preferred). Proven ability to work across engineering, purchasing, quality, and operations teams in a matrixed organization. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to provide clear status reports, flag risks, and drive resolution with multiple stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction) materials lifecycle from concept/prototype through HVM cut‑in. Familiarity with SNF/FAI/SPS processes in semiconductor supply chain. Knowledge of approved vendor/special process compliance requirements. Experience with procurement card programs or equivalent. Exposure to cost reduction programs and monetization/value tracking. Working knowledge of semiconductor tool platforms, chamber technologies, or related equipment is a plus. Why This Role Matters The position directly impacts Applied Materials’ ability to execute on critical platform deliverables, maintain supply continuity across engineering projects, and drive cost visibility that supports gross margin improvement initiatives. The role is embedded in a fast‑paced environment where materials execution and tool scheduling directly affect build timelines, line‑down recovery, and multi‑million‑dollar project outcomes. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Relocation Eligible: Yes Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Applied endeavors to make its careers site accessible to all users. #J-18808-Ljbffr