Applied Materials, Inc

NPI Program/Project Manager (IV)

Applied Materials, Inc$116K — $159K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 8-10+ years of experience in program or project management
  • Experience in leading cross-functional development programs
  • Strong knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes
  • Proven ability to manage complex programs in matrix organizations

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary Operations Program Manager for NPI programs
  • Lead commercialization activities for new product initiatives
  • Develop and manage program plans and transition roadmaps
  • Ensure alignment of business and manufacturing objectives
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for program execution
  • Drive accountability across the team for project deliverables
  • Communicate status and risks to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Participation in bonus and stock award programs
  • Full-time position with 10% travel
  • No relocation assistance provided
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The NPI Program/Project Manager is responsible for leading the operational commercialization and manufacturing readiness of new products from concept through pilot production and transition to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM). This role serves as the primary interface between Business Units, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to ensure successful product introduction, accelerated development timelines, and achievement of manufacturing readiness milestones. The successful candidate will provide a holistic view of program execution, drive cross-functional alignment, identify and mitigate risks, develop commercialization plans, and ensure all productization deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. This role is ideal for a highly collaborative leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys transforming innovative product concepts into scalable manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Commercialization
  • Act as the primary Operations Program Manager and escalation point for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
  • Lead commercialization activities supporting Product Lifecycle - PDP, PDP-Lite, and other strategic new product initiatives.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, schedules, milestones, and transition roadmaps from pilot manufacturing through HVM.
  • Create and maintain the Plan of Record (POR), Operations Requirements Specification (ORS), and detailed productization plans.
  • Ensure alignment between business objectives, product development milestones, and manufacturing readiness deliverables.


Cross-Functional Team Management
  • Establish and coordinate cross-functional teams consisting of Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Test Engineering, Quality, Product Engineering, Operations, and Program Management.
  • Lead regular program reviews, readiness assessments, and risk management discussions.
  • Drive accountability across functional owners to ensure closure of program deliverables and issue resolution.
  • Communicate program status, risks, mitigation plans, and executive updates to stakeholders at all organizational levels.


Manufacturing Readiness
  • Drive Phase 2 and Phase 3 manufacturing readiness deliverables, including:
    • Manufacturing strategy development
    • Design for Manufacturability (DfM/DfX) reviews
    • Manufacturing tooling plans
    • Test strategy definition
    • Preliminary BOM and product structure readiness
    • Packaging and logistics planning
    • Pilot manufacturing preparation
  • Monitor readiness scorecards and ensure successful milestone exits and gate reviews.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful pilot builds and smooth transition to HVM.


Supply Chain & Sourcing Strategy
  • Collaborate with Material Program Managers (MPMs) to develop sourcing strategies, dual-source plans, and mitigation of single-source risks.
  • Monitor long-lead materials, supplier readiness, capacity constraints, and commercialization costs.
  • Support integrated supply chain planning and manufacturing cost objectives.


Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Identify program, operational, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain risks.
  • Develop and drive mitigation plans to address schedule, cost, resource, and readiness gaps.
  • Lead program risk assessments and readiness scoring activities.
  • Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across NPI processes.


Executive Communication
  • Prepare and present program updates, readiness dashboards, transition plans, and business reviews to senior leadership.
  • Influence decision-making by balancing strategic objectives with tactical execution requirements.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations leadership roles.
  • Experience leading cross-functional product development and commercialization programs.
  • Strong understanding of product development processes, phase-gate methodologies, and manufacturing readiness requirements.
  • Proven experience managing complex programs in a highly matrixed organization.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Semiconductor, capital equipment, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industry experience.
  • Experience with:
    • Design for Manufacturability (DfM/DfX)
    • Manufacturing strategy development
    • Supply chain design and sourcing strategy
    • Manufacturing BOM structures
    • Quality systems and commercialization processes
    • Pilot-to-HVM transitions
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent Program Management certification preferred.
  • Experience with product lifecycle management and portfolio management processes.


Critical Competencies
  • Strategic and systems-level thinking
  • Exceptional program planning and execution
  • Executive communication and influence
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Stakeholder management
  • Change management and organizational alignment
  • Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution


Success Measures
  • Successful product commercialization and product release.
  • On-time achievement of NPI and manufacturing readiness milestones.
  • Successful pilot builds and transition to High Volume Manufacturing.
  • Effective closure of manufacturing and design-related readiness issues.
  • Achievement of quality, cost, cycle time, and gross margin objectives.
  • Strong customer, stakeholder, and business-unit satisfaction.


Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

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.

About Applied Materials, Inc

Applied Materials specialize in materials engineering solutions. They optimize equipment and fab operations through consulting, spare parts, services, and automation software. They also provide supply chain services from transactional spares through programs, rebuilds, and forecasted parts management. Their products and technologies include semiconductors, displays, roll web coating, solar, and automation software.

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Learn more about Applied Materials, Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$80.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
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