Technical Program Manager, Quantum Technology

Senior Director Technical Program ManagerApplied 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. 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.ResponsibilitiesLead the development and execution of the quantum program strategy and roadmap, establishing the operating model, governance framework, processes, and resource plans required to achieve technology and business objectives.Direct and mentor a team of program and project managers and process engineers, driving program execution, risk management, resource allocation, and operational excellence across a complex portfolio of initiatives.Own program delivery, guiding projects from concept definition and roadmap development through implementation, deployment, and commercialization readiness.Develop and maintain integrated master plans, schedules, and milestone frameworks, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, business, and external partner organizations.Drive cross-functional execution by coordinating resources across multiple organizations to achieve program objectives on schedule, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.Establish program governance structures, provide status reporting, and facilitate data-driven decision-making to ensure transparency and accountability.Lead multifunctional teams comprising internal, external, and matrixed stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across technical, operational, and business functions.Anticipate, identify, and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and execution challenges, implementing proactive mitigation plans to ensure successful outcomes.Provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise on program management methodologies, business processes, and organizational best practices.Own portfolio-level planning and prioritization, balancing business objectives, technology readiness, resource availability, and customer commitments.Partner closely with customers, suppliers, and strategic collaborators to align program objectives, drive execution milestones, and strengthen long-term relationships.Champion a culture of accountability, operational rigor, and continuous improvement, establishing scalable processes that support growth and execution excellence.Functional KnowledgeDemonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environmentBusiness ExpertiseApplies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competitionLeadershipLeads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectivesProblem SolvingEvaluates key challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutionsImpactGuided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/functionInterpersonal SkillsInfluences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issuesAdditional InformationTime Type: Full timeEmployee Type: Assignee / RegularTravel: Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible: NoThe 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.

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