HVM Transition Project Manager II - (E2)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project activities for CPG Common Modules from concept, planning, development, validation, and commercialization through production release.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, RAID logs, action item trackers, and executive status reports to ensure project milestones, deliverables, and readiness criteria are met.
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, Product Management, and Operations teams to support common module development and deployment objectives.
• Monitor and manage project schedules, budget commitments, resource allocations, risks, and dependencies while proactively identifying mitigation plans to maintain program objectives.
• Coordinate module readiness activities including design releases, BOM maturity, sourcing readiness, qualification builds, validation testing, manufacturing ramp plans, and change management execution.
• Support common module standardization initiatives by tracking process improvements, cost reduction opportunities, cycle time improvements, and module reuse strategies across multiple product platforms.
• Provide regular project reviews and executive-level communications on program status, key risks, decisions required, schedule performance, and business impacts.
• Partner with internal and external suppliers to monitor component readiness, qualification activities, capacity constraints, delivery commitments, cost objectives, and escalation management.
• Ensure successful execution of commercialization and manufacturing readiness activities, including controlled builds, validation builds, first customer shipments, and production ramp support.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of project management principles, New Product Introduction (NPI), product commercialization processes, manufacturing operations, and common module development methodologies. Understands product lifecycle management, engineering change processes, and cross-functional execution requirements.

Business Expertise

Understands key business drivers related to cost, schedule, quality, supply continuity, platform standardization, and time-to-market. Applies this knowledge to drive common module strategies that improve scalability, operational efficiency, and business performance.

Leadership

Provides leadership through influence across cross-functional teams without direct authority. Facilitates collaboration, drives accountability, aligns stakeholders to common objectives, and mentors less experienced team members on project management practices.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves complex project execution challenges involving schedule, resource, technical, supply chain, and manufacturing constraints. Uses data-driven analysis, technical judgment, and cross-functional input to develop effective solutions and mitigation strategies.

Impact

Directly influences successful delivery of common module programs by driving schedule adherence, commercialization readiness, manufacturing scalability, cost optimization, and risk reduction. Contributions impact multiple product platforms and business objectives.

Interpersonal Skills

Effectively communicates project status, risks, priorities, and recommendations to technical teams, functional leaders, and executive stakeholders. Translates complex cross-functional issues into actionable plans and clear business impacts.

Additional Information

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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.

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