Technical Program Manager, Supplier Engineering

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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 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 in-depth knowledge and experience in managing multiple programs/projects to support process improvements and strategic issue resolutions.  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

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation. Will participate in the development of strategies, processes and resources.
• Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.
• Coordinates allocated resources from within the organization to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.  Initiates and manages purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Participates on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects.  Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals.
• Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
• Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution
• Represnting Supplier Engineering and Quality to develop and present projects and initiatives to select customers.

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 preferred 

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, six Sigma, etc.

Communication Skills

• Effective in both verbal and written communication
• Presentation in diversified business environments

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and being able to communicate difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, relevant engineering fields or communication

Experience: 7 - 10 in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience in program/project management

Company Facts: 

• Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT 
• Fiscal 2020 Revenue: $17.2 billion 
• Fiscal 2020 R&D: $2.2 billion 
• Founded: November 10, 1967 
• Headquarters: Santa Clara, California 
• Global Presence: 93 locations in 17 countries 
• Manufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan, United States 
• Employees: ~24,000 worldwide 
• Patents: ~14,300 issued 

“Applied Materials closed fiscal 2020 with record quarterly performance as demand for our semiconductor systems and services remains very strong,” said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. “Our future opportunities have never looked better and, as powerful technology trends take shape, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate our customers’ roadmaps and outperform our markets.”

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce.

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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.

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