Technical Program Manager (Strategy & Operations)

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. 

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Applied's Joint Lab for Applied Process Equipment Accelerator (APEX) aims to develop materials and components for semiconductor equipment, as well as new processes that maximize resource efficiency and minimize material waste in manufacturing. These innovations are targeted for Industry of Things (IoT), Communications, Automotive, Power and Sensors (ICAPS) markets, which are strategic growth areas for Applied Materials. The joint lab will also enable suppliers including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore to support development of these solutions.

As a Program Manager, you will support APEX Strategy and Operations leadership to drive and identify new growth opportunities and drive key projects for materials and component development critical for semiconductor equipment, taking projects from concept and feasibility through to supplier development and technology commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic programs to establish plans, milestones and priorities and ensure regular communications / updates to stakeholders. Anticipate risks and roadblocks, manage program prioritization, timelines, and balance business needs versus technical / operational constraints.

• Support management to identify key requirements, develop & implement strategic growth agendas including a strong focus on talent, and productivity, and suppliers 

• Structure and execute analyses to develop recommendations and drive execution / implementation in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Collaborate with internal teams across different to ensure seamless integration of partner activities with overall business operations.

• Build and maintain relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders (suppliers, public research entities, universities, tech startup ecosystem) to ensure Applied Materials is strategically positioned

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and effective problem solvers, with ability to navigate ambiguity

• Excellent communicator, with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Strong sense of ownership and ability to work across different functions and BUs in a fast-paced industry

• High learning agility to quickly understand and drive projects across a wide range of science and technology fields

• Someone who is excited by the possibilities technology, and is interested to accelerate and translate technology innovations to business outcomes

Education and Experience

• Bachelor in any Engineering or Science related discipline

• 8+ years in technical project/program management within semiconductor or high-tech R&D environments.

• Strong understanding of R&D processes and product development lifecycle.

• Good knowledge of the high technology or semiconductor industry

• Experiences in matrixed organizations and , strategic operations, project management

• Experienced in structuring and negotiating partnership deals; Familiarity with legal contracts e.g. NDAs, research collaboration agreements, MOUs

• Experiences working across time zones in multi-functional global teams

Work Location

• Fusionopolis

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