Lead Technical Program Manager – Factory Automation

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to drive factory automation initiatives across logistics, manufacturing and inventory management in Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders across Logistics, Manufacturing, Factory Automation, and Inventory Management.
• Serve as the trusted advisor and primary technology partner for assigned business functions.
• Facilitate alignment between business priorities, technology roadmaps, and project investments.
• Build executive‑level relationships and communicate business value, program status, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups and influence decision‑making in a matrixed organization.
• Partner with global and regional leadership teams, including APAC stakeholders, to support strategic initiatives.
• Lead the design and implementation of technology solutions supporting logistics operations, warehouse processes, manufacturing automation, inventory visibility, and material flow optimization.
• Oversee requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, integration, and vendor management activities.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security standards, and business objectives.
• Manage scope, budgets, timelines, risks, dependencies, and executive communications.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams spanning multiple business units, IT organizations, vendors, and regions.
• Drive accountability and execution across matrixed teams without direct reporting authority.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 9+ years of experience in enterprise IT, logistics technology, or manufacturing automation systems.
• Proven experience leading complex technology programs.
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders and managing executive stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated success leading matrixed teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Strong program management, communication, relationship management, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with global teams and stakeholders, including APAC regions.

Required skills

• RFID
• IoT
• AGV
• AMR
• ASRS
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) integrations
• Smart Warehouse
• Industry 4.0 technologies
• Systems Integration
• Middleware Platforms

What we offer

• Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development and career growth.
• Health and wellbeing programs for personal and professional support.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge technology in a global leader.