Technical Project/ Program Management

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We are seeking a Technical Project/Program Manager to lead supplier change management assessment programs that support existing and next-generation semiconductor products and manufacturing operations. This role combines program management, supplier quality, risk management, and operational excellence to assess supplier capabilities, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement across a global supplier network. The successful candidate will collaborate with Supplier Engineering, Global Supply Management, Quality, Operations, and suppliers to improve change management maturity and reduce supply chain risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier assessment plans, schedules, and project deliverables.

• Lead and conduct supplier change management assessments, including self-assessments, document reviews, risk evaluations, and onsite validations.

• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful planning and execution of supplier assessments.

• Analyze supplier processes, identify risks and gaps, and recommend improvement opportunities.

• Track and drive corrective actions through closure, ensuring accountability and sustainable implementation.

• Prepare assessment reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and program metrics for key stakeholders.

• Facilitate supplier and stakeholder reviews to communicate findings, progress, and risk mitigation plans.

• Support development and maintenance of assessment methodologies, standards, training materials, and best practices.

• Maintain assessment records, analytics, and reporting within enterprise systems and tools.

• Serve as a focal point for supplier assessment activities and related escalations.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives that strengthen supplier change management capability and compliance.

• Manage projects from planning through execution, coordinating resources, schedules, risks, and deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's degree, or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, or related technical field.

• 7-10 years of experience in technical program management, supplier engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, operations, or related disciplines.

• Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, compliance reviews, or process improvement initiatives.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier management, change control, and risk management principles.

• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Experience with project management and analytics tools such as JIRA, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment across multiple time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, or other advanced manufacturing industry experience.

• Familiarity with supplier quality systems, PCN, ECN/ECO, CAPA, risk management, and change management processes.

• Experience conducting supplier assessments, operational excellence reviews, process maturity evaluations, or supplier development programs.

• PMP, Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO Internal/Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, CMQ/OE, CQE, or related certifications in auditing, business process excellence, and continuous improvement preferred.       

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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.