TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Company: Applied Materials
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

In the Office of the CTO, we are focused on bringing Applied Materials innovations to new and adjacent markets. Our Photonics Platforms Business team is creating new super thin (sub micron) optical surfaces based on nanometer-sized structures on transparent substrates (known as "metasurface based optics" or "flat optics"), which manipulate light in the deep sub wavelength domain and enable previously impossible capabilities. These components will be the most fundamental change in optics in hundreds of years and could be deployed in AR/VR devices, cameras, projectors, sensors, and a host of yet to be imagined opportunities - there is endless potential. -Our dedicated and talented team is working to perfect this new technology. If you're an entrepreneurial-oriented, enthusiastic engineering project manager who is willing to learn and challenge yourself in creating cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the field of optics - we want you to be a part of our team.The Photonics Platforms Business group is currently seeking to hire a Technical Program Manager with 3-6 years of successful work experience of managing technical programs as outlined below to take our components through product release process and make them available to end customer.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with company policies including (but not limited to) engineering/lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality, ISO (International Standards Org.) , safety and others as required.Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.Effectively assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development in addition to maximum productivity for the area. Responsible for development, support, maintenance and implementation of a large complex project/multiple medium sized projects through a team, utilizing team leads. End to end people management responsibilities for the assigned group.Spearheads research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.Effectively utilizes computing resources for optimization of design development activities and timelines.Drives the application of principles, theories and concepts and determines the best course of action. Resolves complex problems of department wide operations.Stakeholder ManagementRequirements gathering High value problem, differentiated valuable sustainable solution identification Identify change champions, lead ongoing engagement Alignment with decision makers / executive leadershipFunctional KnowledgeDemonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job familiesBusiness ExpertiseApplies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectivesLeadershipManages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challengesProblem SolvingIdentifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems -ImpactImpacts the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectivesGuided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-functionInterpersonal SkillsGuides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externallyPosition requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.#LIQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's DegreeSkills:Certifications:Languages:Years of Experience:7 - 10 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:NoU.S. Salary Range:$140,000.00 - $192,500.00The 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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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. -SummaryLocation: Santa Clara,CAType: Full time

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