Technical Program Manager, 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.

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.

Job Description: The JOLT Program Management Office & Operations Product Development team drives technology, business processes, and strategic innovation supporting Applied Materials Global Operations. The rapid growth in semiconductor markets across the world presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics. In this role, you will support programs that serve as key enablers for Global Operations. We need individuals who are thoughtful, eager to learn, and ready to change how an entire industry approaches solving problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and business processes to implement key operations programs across various organizations within Global Operations including Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics
• Develop detailed business requirements including value metrics, success criteria, timeline, and go-to-market strategies
• Lead cross‑functional execution of complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives, driving alignment across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Product teams to deliver programs on time
• Translate complex operational data, risk signals, and business needs into actionable insights to support prioritization, executive decision‑making, and continuous improvement of Global Operations programs
• Communicate program health and performance to executive stakeholders including progress to plan/commit, key risks/gaps, and help needed; drive alignment, influence, and negotiation across organizations to address priority gaps and unblock execution

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Greater than 5 years direct experience in operations, supply chain, or quality, preferably having supplier or customer interactions
• Previous experience in executing supply chain quality improvement or risk reduction projects is a major plus
• Familiarity with LEAN concepts, Six Sigma, and statistical methods; ability to extract and analyze data is a plus
• Familiarity with semiconductor equipment hardware and/or manufacturing process is preferred
• Experience implementing new workflows into existing business processes, or design and implementation of change management
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to influence and communicate effectively within a diverse community (sales, finance, marketing, strategy, management)
• Self-motivated individual who can drive progress towards broad objectives without close supervision

Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA

Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2614235

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-10T20:28:44