Applied Materials

Technical Program Manager (Strategy & Operations)

Applied Materials
Equipment EngineeringSingapore,SGPOnsitePosted 2 months ago

About the role

AI summarised

Support APEX Strategy and Operations leadership to drive new growth opportunities and manage key projects for materials and component development critical for semiconductor equipment, taking initiatives from concept through to commercialization.

EquipmentOnsiteProject/Program Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic programs by establishing plans, milestones, and priorities while ensuring regular stakeholder communications.
  • Anticipate risks and roadblocks, managing program prioritization, timelines, and balancing business needs against technical/operational constraints.
  • Support management in identifying key requirements and developing strategic growth agendas focused on talent, productivity, and suppliers.
  • Structure and execute analyses to develop actionable recommendations and drive implementation in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborate with diverse internal teams to ensure seamless integration of partner activities with overall business operations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders including suppliers, public research entities, universities, and tech startups.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any Engineering or Science related discipline.
  • 8+ years in technical project/program management within semiconductor or high-tech R&D environments.
  • Strong understanding of R&D processes and product development lifecycle.
  • Good knowledge of the high technology or semiconductor industry.
  • Experience in matrixed organizations, strategic operations, and project management.
  • Proven experience structuring and negotiating partnership deals (e.g., NDAs, research collaboration agreements, MOUs).
  • Ability to work across time zones in multi-functional global teams.