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[Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Sr--Director---Technical-Project---Program-Management_R2632393) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Applied Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) / Sr, Director - Technical Project / Program Management ## Job description ### 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. ### What We Offer Salary: $192,000.00 - $264,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll 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 possible—while 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. We’re 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 Directs an engineering group responsible for all issues within the Division, including the design, development and implementation of exceptionally complex engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules. Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development at the division/segment level with exceptional scope and significant customer impact. Develops and implements long-range plans and creates engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications. As part of senior business group leadership team, ensures that such programs, strategies, and processes address high value problems (HVP) for the division and across segment and is aligned with the organization’s direction. Leads interface with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving the divisions products. Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design. Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions’ progress against division specific goals. ### Functional Knowledge - Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment ### Business Expertise - Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition Leadership - Leads 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 objectives ### Problem Solving - Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions Impact Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function ### Interpersonal Skills - Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global ### Standards of Business - Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values. ### Additional Information Time Type Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Santa Clara, CA - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $192,000.00 - $264,000.00[Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Sr--Director---Technical-Project---Program-Management_R2632393) ## More jobs at Applied Materials ### [AGS EPI Service Business Unit – AGS Focal Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/72f726e753e6753d2847/) Santa Clara, CA ### [AGS MDP/ALD Service Business Unit – Director, AGS Focal (M6)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/99734c1b42fecc455d5a/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Business Management IV (Evergreen)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/06508a04d77a787e61e2/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Business Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/8ba260d577c6daabc683/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Business Management III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/27720094c33e63d9418d/) Santa Clara, CA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Technical Program Manager/Sr Technical Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/f7a06b18d222bb0250f2/) Microsoft · United States, Multiple Locations ### [Director, Technical Program Management - Technical Solutions Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/datadog/jobs/a44465d85f15c0be3580/) Datadog · Boston, New York, San Francisco ### [Staff Technical Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/79e943baf81f7f362316/) Alphabet · Boston, Massachusetts ### [Lead Technical Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/0e71f41b8708378570a7/) JPMorganChase · NY, United States ### [Principal Technical Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/8bb77cfed22570aa7d28/) JPMorganChase · OH, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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