Customer Experience Program Manager - EPIC Lab

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.

What We Offer

Salary:
$154,000.00 - $212,000.00

Location:
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.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers visiting or engaging with the EPIC Lab

• Manage the end-to-end customer journey, including visit planning, onboarding, and follow-up

• Ensure a high-quality, white-glove experience tailored to customer needs and expectations

• Build strong relationships with customers to understand priorities and ensure satisfaction

• Drive customer operation model development and alignment between functional teams.

• Coordinate and synchronize end-to-end operations required for EPIC customer engagement.

• Work across all operational teams that support EPIC customers to build a connected, repeatable business process and experience.

• Plan and coordinate customer visits, demos, and engagements within the EPIC Lab

• Align schedules, resources, and logistics across multiple internal teams

• Track and manage customer engagement programs, ensuring smooth execution and delivery

• Maintain documentation, timelines, and communication for all customer activities

• Partner with engineering, lab operations, and business teams to coordinate customer support

• Act as a bridge between technical teams and customers, ensuring clear communication

• Identify and escalate issues proactively to ensure fast resolution

• Gather customer feedback and insights to improve processes and experience

• Recommend enhancements to workflows, tools, and engagement strategies

• Support development of best practices for customer interaction within the lab environment

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 7+ years of experience in customer experience, program management, operations, or business support roles

• Experience in customer-facing roles within technology, semiconductor, or lab environments

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment

• Background in hospitality, concierge services, or high-touch customer engagement models

• Familiarity with program management tools and CRM systems

• Customer-first mindset with strong attention to detail

• High level of professionalism and executive presence

• Strong problem-solving and coordination abilities

• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional, dynamic environment

• 5+ years of experience in customer experience, program management, business operations, or client-facing roles

• Proven ability to manage end-to-end customer engagements or programs in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with experience handling multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers, executives, and cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high-touch, concierge-style experience