NPI Project Manager

About the role

As an NPI Project Manager at Applied Materials, you will own the full scope of SPI and NPI programs, guiding projects from product requirements through customer deployment and support. You will lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment, ensuring delivery on content, quality, schedule, and budget targets.

Key responsibilities

• Own the complete SPI/NPI project lifecycle, from PRD requirements to customer deployment.
• Create and execute detailed project plans to meet content, quality, schedule, and budget goals.
• Coordinate across product management, system, algorithm, testing, operations, and support groups.
• Track and present project status, issues, and risks to senior management.
• Drive data‑driven decisions, remove roadblocks, and improve project processes.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in hardware R&D development or hardware project management.
• Previous managerial experience in a complex, multinational matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of hardware development processes and operational aspects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills

• Hardware development
• Project management
• Matrix team leadership
• Product and system understanding

What we offer

• Supportive work culture encouraging learning and career growth.
• Exposure to all functions and levels within a global semiconductor equipment leader.
• Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge technology in a dynamic business environment.