Applied Materials, Inc

Software Product Manager IV

Applied Materials, Inc$161K — $221K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in computer science, engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years in product or program management, enterprise systems, or similar fields.
  • Proven experience with lab automation systems and process/metrology workflows.
  • Expertise in cloud-native architectures like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Strong ability to analyze and document business processes with stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Define product vision and roadmap for digital applications in lab operations.
  • Quantify and track product KPIs around automation and user adoption.
  • Lead transition from legacy workflows to unified platforms with architects.
  • Chair decision-making body for change management and project prioritization.
  • Conduct customer discovery to design business-specific workflows.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases on time.
  • Drive training and adoption programs within user communities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Participation in a bonus and stock award program eligibility.
  • Opportunity for relocation assistance.
  • Flexible working environment with potential travel opportunities.
Full Job Description
What We Offer

Salary:
$161,000.00 - $221,000.00

Location:
Santa Clara,CA

As a Systems Engineer, you9ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and writing system specifications. You9ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you9ll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

Position Summary

The Product Manager in the Lab D&A team is responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of digital solutions for lab operations that drive automation, data integrity, and operational efficiency across labs. This role partners closely with solution architects, application development leads, and lab operations leadership, and chairs the product governance body to ensure alignment, prioritization, and change management for all released products and applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Roadmap
  • Define and communicate the product vision and multi-year roadmap for digital applications for lab operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and lab operational goals.
  • Quantify and track product KPIs around automation, data integrity, cycle time, and user adoption.
  • Lead the transition from fragmented legacy workflows to unified, scalable platforms, collaborating with architects and engineering.

2. Governance & Change Management
  • Chair the decision-making body for change management and project prioritization, ensuring structured governance and recurring reviews of submitted product change requests
  • Approve, hold, or cancel projects entering the change management process, set priorities, and maintain the health of the change request pipeline and associated metrics.
  • Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues before senior management involvement.

3. Customer Discovery & Workflow Enablement
  • Lead discovery with BU stakeholders, LabOps, GIS, and other partners to design business-specific workflows and hardware/process execution capabilities
  • Analyze, optimize, and document end-to-end processes to drive operational efficiency and support organizational goals.
  • Facilitate MVP scoping, governance for upgrades, and new features; define clear problem statements, success metrics, and acceptance criteria.

4. Execution & Delivery Leadership
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, DevOps, design, product operations) to deliver high-quality releases on time; maintain clear release notes.
  • Lead readiness with GIS, AIx, and BU teams, including training plans and rollout communications for lab applications.
  • Drive training and adoption programs across user communities; capture feedback to inform backlog prioritization and roadmap iteration.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor9s or Master9s in computer science, engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years in product management, program management, enterprise systems, or related fields with progressive responsibility.
  • Proven experience with lab automation systems; familiarity with lab operations and process/metrology workflows.
  • Expertise collaborating on cloud-native architectures (Azure/AWS/GCP), microservices, and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, optimize, and document complex business processes with strong stakeholder engagement across BU, GIS, and LabOps.

Key Interfaces
  • Solution Architect, Application Development Lead, Lab Operations leadership, BU stakeholders, GIS, AIx, QA, DevOps, Design, Training/Enablement


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.

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.

**Applied Materials, Inc. Careers**

Join the innovative world of Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our global team is driving innovation and growth in the industries we serve. This is where your expertise can make a true impact.

Work You’ll Do

At Applied Materials, Inc., you will be part of a company that prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and professional growth. As a member of our team, you will lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of technology, leadership, and engineering excellence. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to explore your potential and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry, utilizing your skills to contribute to projects that are not only exciting but also crucial for technological advancements. Our leadership is committed to providing you with the guidance and support needed to achieve your career goals.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you are looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Applied Materials, Inc. provides an array of career paths to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our commitment to career growth is evident through extensive training programs and opportunities for advancement.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Applied Materials, Inc., we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we ensure that our team is taken care of. The culture at Applied Materials, Inc. is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence.

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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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