Remote Technical Project Manager Contract Jobs in California

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$110,500.00 - $152,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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Key Responsibilities

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is part of a multidisciplinary Project Management Office within the Applied Materials Display CVD organization and leads crossfunctional technical projects from concept through execution, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met. The successful candidate is a proactive, collaborative leader who partners closely with engineering and business stakeholders to define requirements, build and maintain integrated plans, track risks and dependencies, and provide clear status reporting while identifying delivery pain points and implementing scalable, productivityfocused project management solutions.

Projects may include new product introductions (NPI), R&D initiatives, continuous improvement programs (CIP), and standard system orders.

• Develop, publish, and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and task tracking using standard project management tools (e.g., reports, trackers, checklists, and scheduling software), while continuously improving these tools through automation and standardization.
• Coordinate and align crossfunctional teams of mechanical, electrical, process, and software engineers, as well as external partners as needed, to deliver against project requirements and timelines; collaborate with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Operations, Field Support, Safety, Legal, Facilities, and HR.
• Identify gaps, execution risks, and process inefficiencies; define corrective actions and drive closure to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Champion productivity improvements by driving the adoption of automation, digital workflows, and datadriven project management practices, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) where appropriate to reduce manual effort and improve decisionmaking.
• Provide technical and business process expertise to support standard programs, escalations, and issue resolution across the organization.
• Plan, facilitate, and document design reviews and alignment meetings to support the product development lifecycle and overall delivery schedule.
• Define, implement, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve delivery quality, lead time, cost performance, and overall team efficiency.
• Support global teams by accommodating meetings across time zones as needed; travel is expected to be minimal.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with semiconductor and/or display equipment product development methodologies.
• Experience managing physical product releases; demonstrated ability to drive design releases to aggressive schedules.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, priorities, and stakeholders in a fastpaced, matrixed environment.
• Strong foundation in project management disciplines, including requirements definition, scheduling, execution tracking, risk management, and crossfunctional communication.
• Demonstrated experience driving productivity improvements through process optimization, workflow automation, and standardization.
• Working knowledge of AIassisted tools and techniques (e.g., automated reporting, data analysis, risk identification, or schedule optimization) to increase project visibility and reduce manual project management effort.
• Proficiency with project collaboration and tracking tools, including Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint; experience automating or integrating these tools is a plus.
• Experience with PLM tools such as Teamcenter.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and results through influence (without direct authority).
• Ability to lead focused, efficient meetings and drive clear decisions and action items.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a dedicated project/program manager supporting a technical team of subject matter experts.
• 6+ years of experience in a technical role within a product development environment.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.