Technical Project/Program Manager - Supplier Change Management

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is looking for a Technical Project/Program Manager in Singapore. The role leads supplier change management assessment programs that support existing and next-generation semiconductor products and manufacturing operations, combining program management, supplier quality, risk management and operational excellence. It works with Supplier Engineering, Global Supply Management, Quality, Operations and suppliers to improve change management maturity and reduce supply chain risk.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier assessment plans, schedules and project deliverables.
• Lead supplier change management assessments, including self-assessments, document reviews, risk evaluations and onsite validations.
• Analyze supplier processes, identify risks and gaps, and recommend improvements; track corrective actions to closure.
• Prepare assessment reports, executive summaries, dashboards and program metrics, and run supplier and stakeholder reviews.
• Maintain assessment records, analytics and reporting in enterprise systems, and serve as focal point for escalations.
• Manage projects from planning through execution, coordinating resources, schedules, risks and deliverables.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that strengthen supplier change management capability and compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality or a related technical field.
• 7-10 years of experience in technical program management, supplier engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, operations or related fields.
• Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, compliance reviews or process improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple time zones; travel required 75% of the time, relocation eligible.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier management, change control and risk management.
• Project management and analytics tools such as JIRA, Power BI, Tableau or equivalent.
• Preferred: semiconductor equipment/manufacturing experience, familiarity with supplier quality systems, PCN, ECN/ECO, CAPA, and certifications such as PMP, CQA, ISO auditor, Lean Six Sigma, CMQ/OE or CQE.