Technical Program Manager, Quantum Technology

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Salary: $ - $

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. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.

We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality.

At Applied’s CTO group, we focus on enabling technologies for quantum information applications, i.e. superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. Our primary objective is to collaborate with system companies and universities to develop quantum devices with significantly lower error rates compared to current standards. Our approach centers on harnessing state of the art materials engineering and semiconductor processing to enhance device performance.

To achieve this goal, we're seeking a Senior Director Technical Program Manager with relevant quantum, industry, and program management background to direct and lead the development of new technology inflection on quantum information. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality.

• Lead the development and execution of the quantum program strategy and roadmap, establishing the operating model, governance framework, processes, and resource plans required to achieve technology and business objectives.
• Direct and mentor a team of program and project managers and process engineers, driving program execution, risk management, resource allocation, and operational excellence across a complex portfolio of initiatives.
• Own program delivery, guiding projects from concept definition and roadmap development through implementation, deployment, and commercialization readiness.
• Develop and maintain integrated master plans, schedules, and milestone frameworks, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, business, and external partner organizations.
• Drive cross-functional execution by coordinating resources across multiple organizations to achieve program objectives on schedule, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.
• Establish program governance structures, provide status reporting, and facilitate data-driven decision-making to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Lead multifunctional teams comprising internal, external, and matrixed stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across technical, operational, and business functions.
• Anticipate, identify, and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and execution challenges, implementing proactive mitigation plans to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance and…