Technical Project Manager - Manufacturing Automation

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Technical Project/Program Manager for its Automation Technology Group in Singapore. The role supports the planning and execution of automation technology projects, coordinating engineering activities, tracking project progress and helping deliver automation solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the project plan and oversee it from conception and planning through implementation, including strategies, processes and resources, ensuring clear objectives agreed across the business unit.
• Manage schedules and tasks using project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklists and scheduling software.
• Drive allocated resources from other organizations to meet on-time and within-budget targets; initiate and manage capital allocation requests, purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Manage the cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Lead multifunctional design teams made up of internal, external and matrixed staff, providing technical leadership.
• Interface with customers to define objectives, give status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
• Provide engineering and business process expertise on complex programs and issues, identify complications and develop solutions.

Required profile

• More than 10 years of experience as a technical project manager in the global manufacturing or semiconductor industry.
• Knowledge of supporting new products, suppliers and obsolescence/FFF is a plus.
• Takes initiative and works autonomously.
• Clear verbal presentation skills and strong written communication.
• Able to commit to overseas time zones for meetings at times.

What we offer

• Work location: Upper Changi, Singapore.
• Full-time position; travel of about 20% of the time.
• Relocation eligible.
• Supportive work culture focused on learning, development and career growth.