Technical Program Manager, Supplier Engineering - (E4)

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: $116,000.00 - $159,500.00 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 .  Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.   While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s definition of Winning. We are actively recruiting a Technical Program Manager for Supplier Engineering! General Profile: Requires adequate knowledge and experience in managing multiple programs/projects to support process improvements and strategic issue resolutions in wafer fabrication equipment industries.  Strong interpersonal skills effectively influence and lead others to find and implement solutions to complex quality problems. Excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills. Works independently, with minimum guidance. Key Responsibilities Manages multiple programs/projects, leading cross-functional Supplier Quality and IT teams to improve the quality performance of companies within Applied’s global supply chain.   Owns the end-to-end IT solution lifecycle, from requirements and development through deployment, training, adoption, and continuous improvement, including CIP to improve existing portals and databases. Manages AI-enabled projects involving knowledge management, workflow automation, predictive analytics, intelligent search, and decision support systems, and drives initiatives that improve supplier and manufacturing SPC process monitoring through automation and advanced analytics.   Develops project plans and oversees from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes, and resources.  Ensures objectives are clearly defined and agreed to across cross functional teams. Manages schedule and task details using project management software (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, and MS Project). Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers and provides status reports to management and stakeholders. Identifies and resolves potential complications within programs and develops solutions for resolution. Develops and improves business processes, dashboards, metrics and applications used to manage supply chain quality. Contributes to the organization strategy and Annual Operating Plans (AOP) Provides program management and business process expertise to support team members. Functional Knowledge Knowledge and experience in program/project management practices in high tech industry Management/administration of programs/projects from initiation/establishment, risk management, execution/status reporting until conclusion and closure PM certification strongly preferred  Business Expertise Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve business processes. Leadership Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution Problem Solving Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions Communication Skills Effective in both verbal and written communication Presentation in diversified business environments Impact Impacts the achievement of program, operational and customers objectives; work is guided by functional policies Interpersonal Skills Strong interpersonal skills and being able to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view Education:  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Quality Engineering, or related field. Experience 7 - 10 years in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience in program/project management.  Knowledge of Supplier Quality, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Audit Management, and CAPA processes. Proven experience leading complex cross-functional programs and influencing stakeholders across organizational boundaries; experience developing and implementing digital, automation, or AI-based solutions preferred. Company Facts:   Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT  Fiscal 2020 Revenue: $17.2 billion  Fiscal 2020 R&D: $2.2 billion  Founded: November 10, 1967  Headquarters: Santa Cla