Technical R&D Project Manager (NPI & SPI)

About the role

Applied Materials Israel, based in Rehovot, is looking for a Technical R&D Project Manager to own the full scope of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sustaining Product Improvement (SPI) programs, from Product Requirements Document requirements through customer deployment and support. The role leads multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment and connects the Product Line with the development groups so products meet content, quality, schedule and budget targets.

Key responsibilities

• Create and execute project plans that meet content, quality, schedule and budget targets.
• Consolidate product requirements from discipline owners into prioritized content for development teams.
• Lead the project team across the matrix organization, including Product Management, System, Algorithms, Testing, Operations and Support.
• Track and present project status, progress, issues and risks to management.
• Lead, facilitate and improve project processes and methodologies.
• Drive data-driven decisions, remove roadblocks and improve team effectiveness.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware R&D and/or hardware project management.
• Proven people management experience in a complex, dynamic, multinational matrix environment.
• Strong product and system understanding, good understanding of hardware development processes, and knowledge of operational aspects such as engineering, yield, top-issue resolution, quality and manufacturing cycle time.
• Experience with business aspects and customer environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, highly motivated, independent and flexible.

What we offer

• A supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and career growth.
• Exposure to all functions and levels of the organization, including R&D, Operations, Product Lines, Support and management.
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic business environment.