Software Program Manager IV (E4)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare project plans and drive projects from conception and planning through implementation, contributing to the strategies, processes, and resourcing that support them.
• Manage project schedule and task detail using project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklists, and scheduling software.
• Coordinate resources allocated from within the Division to meet on-time and on-budget objectives; initiate and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Drive cost and schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Partner with software, systems, hardware, platform, applications, field, and product management teams — including internal, external, and matrixed members — and provide technical input to help them meet project goals.
• Establish clear communication channels, define project objectives with the division, provide regular program updates to engineering leadership and key stakeholders, and prepare for release and deployment.
• Provide engineering and business process expertise to team members on standard programs and issues.

What You'll Do?

• Lead complex, multi-quarter software programs spanning cross-functional engineering teams and critical customer deliverables.
• Own end-to-end program execution: planning, prioritization, risk management, validation, and release.
• Translate business and customer requirements into actionable technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Drive system-level problem solving across software, hardware, and engineering domains to deliver robust, scalable solutions for advanced equipment.
• Identify and resolve technical and programmatic dependencies, balancing product priorities, schedules, and quality objectives.
• Champion engineering excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement across development processes.

What You Bring?

• 10+ years of experience in software development or equipment-control software development.
• 3+ years leading complex technical projects or programs in a product engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, and large-scale engineering programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional programs involving software, hardware, systems, and product stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive execution, manage ambiguity, and deliver results in fast-paced, customer-driven environments.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills, with attention to detail and a focus on business impact.
• Ability to understand technical challenges and engage effectively with engineering teams to drive resolution.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or managing software for complex equipment, industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, or semiconductor products.
• Familiarity with equipment control, machine control systems, distributed software architectures, or real-time systems.
• Hands-on software development experience in Java, C++, or related technologies.
• Background transitioning from software engineering into technical program management.
• Experience leading global engineering teams and coordinating across multiple organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) degree and 10 years of related work experience; or
• Master's degree and 10 years of related work experience; or
• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of related work experience.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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### Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

No

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.