Technical Project/Program Management III - (E3)

at Applied Materials

Record last updated: 6/13/2026 7:29:39 PM

Current Days Open
17
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$110,500.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$152,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
255.5
First Seen
7/11/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$110,500.00 (Yearly)
6/13/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$165,000.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026

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Full Job Description

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: $110,500.00 - $152,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA Youll 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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. Key Responsibilities As Obsolescence Technical Program Manager (TPM) you will lead projects to develop solutions for critical parts that are impacted by obsolescence from OBS notification to release in high volume manufacturing You will manage cross functional teams that consist of 5-20 people in functional areas including engineering, technology, manufacturing, field support, marketing and several other areas TPM is accountable for managing scope, schedule, resources and risks for the programs Daily activities include driving the program meetings, accelerating the critical path, guiding the team through the product change process, executive updates, risk management and planning resources (head count, controllables and capital expense) Functional Knowledge Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of project management expertise; PMP certification is helpful Familiar with semiconductor manufacturing equipment design and technology; B.S. in an engineering field is required Business Expertise Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services Leadership Leads functional teams in projects Must have effective communication to articulate requirements and improve team efficiency Persuades team members to meet commits and make informed decisions Strong organizational and time management skills are a must to manage multiple project teams at the same time Problem Solving Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions Manages constraints to identify and drive critical path Impact Improves speed and quality of obsolescence solution development Reduces product change disruption to internal and external customers Interpersonal Skills Clear and concise written communication Approachable Positive and energetic Active listener Persuasive Responsive TPM role at AMAT is the best role to see how all parts of the company operate and rely on each other to grow a successful business. You can truly impact the culture and growth of Applied Materials in this role. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: No 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. We have seen a recent rise in recruitment scams and want to share some info to help you protect yourself during your job search with Applied Materials. Learn More

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