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Technical Project/Program Management

Applied Materials

Technical Project/Program Management

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026TWN, Hsinchu

Job Description

Who We AreApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We OfferLocation:Hsinchu,TWNYou’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 ResponsibilitiesHelps to prepare project plan and coordinates project activities from planning to implementation. Maintain matrix for process improvements.Coordinates project schedule and task details and helps to prepare reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling.Helps to align the progress of resources internal to the business unit to meet project on-time and budget performance objectives. Tracks projects cost schedule for internal and external customers.On occasion will interface with external suppliers and monitor and report on the projects progress against quality and cost metrics.Interfaces with internal customers and reports on progress against project objectives.Semiconductor experience is a must-have.Functional KnowledgeDemonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilitiesBusiness ExpertiseUnderstands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own workLeadershipNo supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team membersProblem SolvingSolves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents ImpactImpacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policiesInterpersonal SkillsExplains complex information to others in straightforward situationsOther RequirementStrong analytical and data interpretation skills with ability to convert insights into actionable plans; hands-on experience analyzing supply chain metrics (lead time, cost, capacity, supplier performance)Structured problem-solving skills with ability to manage ambiguity and complex operational scenarios; applies root cause analysis and data-driven approaches to resolve real-time supply chain issuesProven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers; ability to influence without authorityExperience in risk identification, dependency management, and mitigation planning across multi-project or supplier-driven environmentsHands-on experience driving process improvements in supply chain operations, including lead time reduction, cycle time improvement, and workflow optimization (Lean / Six Sigma or VSM preferred)Proficiency in tools such as Excel (advanced for analysis & modeling), project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet), and ERP systems (SAP preferred); ability to independently build trackers, dashboards, and reporting toolsStrong business acumen with understanding of cost drivers, inventory, and operational KPIs; ability to connect project execution to measurable business outcomesExperience working directly with external suppliers and vendors, including tracking performance against cost, quality, and delivery metrics; able to proactively drive follow-ups and issue resolutionHands-on program execution mindset – not limited to coordination; actively drives data analysis, problem resolution, stakeholder alignment, and execution of improvement actionsAdditional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:YesApplied 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.

Locations

  • TWN, Hsinchu

Skills Required

  • risk identificationintermediate
  • tools such as Excelintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with ability to convert insights into actionable plans; hands-on experience analyzing supply chain metrics (lead time, cost, capacity, supplier performance) (experience)
  • Structured problem-solving skills with ability to manage ambiguity and complex operational scenarios; applies root cause analysis and data-driven approaches to resolve real-time supply chain issues (experience)
  • Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers; ability to influence without authority (experience)
  • Experience in risk identification, dependency management, and mitigation planning across multi-project or supplier-driven environments (experience)
  • Hands-on experience driving process improvements in supply chain operations, including lead time reduction, cycle time improvement, and workflow optimization (Lean / Six Sigma or VSM preferred) (experience)
  • Proficiency in tools such as Excel (advanced for analysis & modeling), project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet), and ERP systems (SAP preferred); ability to independently build trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools (experience)
  • Strong business acumen with understanding of cost drivers, inventory, and operational KPIs; ability to connect project execution to measurable business outcomes (experience)
  • Experience working directly with external suppliers and vendors, including tracking performance against cost, quality, and delivery metrics; able to proactively drive follow-ups and issue resolution (experience)
  • Hands-on program execution mindset – not limited to coordination; actively drives data analysis, problem resolution, stakeholder alignment, and execution of improvement actions (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Helps to prepare project plan and coordinates project activities from planning to implementation. Maintain matrix for process improvements.
  • Coordinates project schedule and task details and helps to prepare reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling.
  • Helps to align the progress of resources internal to the business unit to meet project on-time and budget performance objectives.
  • Tracks projects cost schedule for internal and external customers.
  • On occasion will interface with external suppliers and monitor and report on the projects progress against quality and cost metrics.
  • Interfaces with internal customers and reports on progress against project objectives.
  • Semiconductor experience is a must-have.

Benefits

  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.

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