Technical Project Manager - Supply Chain Engineering

Technical Project Manager

The Technical Project Manager drives high velocity execution of needle-moving projects for the Varian division of Applied Materials. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of sourcing projects from kick-off through enablement. This role combines deep materials expertise with project management capabilities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven execution. The ideal candidate will drive supplier engagement, manage risk, and align cross-functional teams to meet business unit objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Managing end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyzing demand signals to create plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborating with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmarking internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Aligning with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitoring supplier performance toward program goals and escalating issues as needed.
• Driving resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Providing business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

Functional knowledge and expertise includes:

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrating broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applying innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipating business and regulatory challenges and recommending improvements to processes, products, or services.

Leadership and influence includes:

• Leading high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicating complex ideas effectively and gaining consensus across senior stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

Skills: Expert level knowledge of supply chain and business operations; ability to analyze and communicate program impact to quality, manufacturing, planning, and logistics; experience with supplier management and materials planning.