Technical Program Manager (Strategy & Operations)

Applied\u0027s Joint Lab for Applied Process Equipment Accelerator (APEX) aims to develop materials and components for semiconductor equipment, as well as new processes that maximize resource efficiency and minimize material waste in manufacturing. These innovations are targeted for Industry of Things (IoT), Communications, Automotive, Power and Sensors (ICAPS) markets, which are strategic growth areas for Applied Materials. The joint lab will also enable suppliers including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore to support development of these solutions.\n\nAs a Program Manager, you will support APEX Strategy and Operations leadership to drive and identify new growth opportunities and drive key projects for materials and component development critical for semiconductor equipment, taking projects from concept and feasibility through to supplier development and technology commercialization.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Drive strategic programs to establish plans, milestones and priorities and ensure regular communications / updates to stakeholders. Anticipate risks and roadblocks, manage program prioritization, timelines, and balance business needs versus technical / operational constraints.\n\n * Support management to identify key requirements, develop \u0026 implement strategic growth agendas including a strong focus on talent, and productivity, and suppliers \n\n * Structure and execute analyses to develop recommendations and drive execution / implementation in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\n\n * Collaborate with internal teams across different to ensure seamless integration of partner activities with overall business operations.\n\n * Build and maintain relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders (suppliers, public research entities, universities, tech startup ecosystem) to ensure Applied Materials is strategically positioned\n\n\n\n\nSkills \u0026 Competencies\n\n * Strong analytical skills and effective problem solvers, with ability to navigate ambiguity\n\n * Excellent communicator, with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels\n\n * Strong sense of ownership and ability to work across different functions and BUs in a fast-paced industry\n\n * High learning agility to quickly understand and drive projects across a wide range of science and technology fields\n\n * Someone who is excited by the possibilities technology, and is interested to accelerate and translate technology innovations to business outcomes\n\n\n\n\nEducation and Experience\n\n * Bachelor in any Engineering or Science related discipline\n\n * 8+ years in technical project/program management within semiconductor or high-tech R\u0026D environments.\n\n * Strong understanding of R\u0026D processes and product development lifecycle.\n\n * Good knowledge of the high technology or semiconductor industry\n\n * Experiences in matrixed organizations and , strategic operations, project management\n\n * Experienced in structuring and negotiating partnership deals; Familiarity with legal contracts e.g. NDAs, research collaboration agreements, MOUs\n\n * Experiences working across time zones in multi-functional global teams\n\n\n\n\nWork Location\n\n * Fusionopolis\n\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n7 - 10 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\nDay (Singapore)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Standard)\n\nApplied 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. \n