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Project Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most Project Director positions satisfy EB-2's advanced-degree requirement, making direct I-140 filing possible for candidates with a master's degree or equivalent credentials.
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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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$192,000.00 - $264,000.00
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Directs an engineering group responsible for all issues within the Division, including the design, development and implementation of exceptionally complex engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules.
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Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development at the division/segment level with exceptional scope and significant customer impact.
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Develops and implements long-range plans and creates engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications.
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As part of senior business group leadership team, ensures that such programs, strategies, and processes address high value problems (HVP) for the division and across segment and is aligned with the organization’s direction.
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Leads interface with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving the divisions products.
-
Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design.
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Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions’ progress against division specific goals.
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment.
Business Expertise
Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition.
Leadership
Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives.
Problem Solving
Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions.
Impact
Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function.
Interpersonal Skills
Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
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. 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$192,000.00 - $264,000.00
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
-
Directs an engineering group responsible for all issues within the Division, including the design, development and implementation of exceptionally complex engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules.
-
Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development at the division/segment level with exceptional scope and significant customer impact.
-
Develops and implements long-range plans and creates engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications.
-
As part of senior business group leadership team, ensures that such programs, strategies, and processes address high value problems (HVP) for the division and across segment and is aligned with the organization’s direction.
-
Leads interface with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving the divisions products.
-
Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design.
-
Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions’ progress against division specific goals.
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment.
Business Expertise
Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition.
Leadership
Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives.
Problem Solving
Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions.
Impact
Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function.
Interpersonal Skills
Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
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. 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Director
Document your credentials before applying abroad
PERM requires your employer to verify your education and experience meet the job's minimum requirements. Gather official transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and employment verification letters before you start your search so the process doesn't stall later.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that hires project directors will sponsor green cards. Search OFLC public disclosure data to identify firms that have filed PERM applications for management and construction oversight roles in recent fiscal years.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
Project Director roles often qualify under both categories. EB-2 can skip PERM via a National Interest Waiver for self-petition, while EB-3 requires PERM but works well if your degree is a bachelor's. Your employer's attorney will need to decide which path matches your credentials and their timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers quickly
Migrate Mate filters job listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on Project Director openings at companies already familiar with PERM. That targeting saves weeks of outreach to employers who lack sponsorship infrastructure.
Negotiate the PERM filing timeline before you accept an offer
PERM processing at DOL currently runs several months before your employer can file the I-140. Ask during offer negotiations when the company plans to initiate PERM, since delays in starting the labor certification directly push back your priority date and green card timeline.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under EB-2
USCIS evaluates whether a Project Director position normally requires an advanced degree, not just whether your background is strong. Review the O*NET profile for your specific industry sector, since construction, IT, and healthcare project directors may face different evidentiary standards during adjudication.
Green Card Project Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Director role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Director positions qualify for EB-2 because the role routinely requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience. Employers in construction, technology, and healthcare regularly use EB-2 for this title. EB-3 is available when the stated minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree, giving employers flexibility depending on how the job description is written for PERM purposes.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Project Directors?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal and subject to the annual cap lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no renewals and no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process also locks in a priority date, which determines your place in the green card queue and protects your position even if you change employers after 180 days under AC21 portability.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Project Director position?
From PERM filing to receiving a green card, the process typically takes two to four years for most countries, assuming no backlog. DOL currently processes PERM applications over several months, followed by USCIS adjudicating the I-140 petition and then consular processing or adjustment of status. Applicants from India or China face significantly longer waits due to per-country annual limits on immigrant visas.
Can a Project Director self-petition for a green card without an employer?
Yes. EB-2 National Interest Waiver self-petition is available to Project Directors who can demonstrate their work benefits the U.S. broadly, such as infrastructure, public health systems, or national security projects. This route bypasses PERM entirely, letting you file the I-140 directly with USCIS without an employer sponsor or a labor market test.
Where can I find Project Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Project Director openings at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will support PERM filing. You can filter by industry and location, which matters because sponsorship willingness varies significantly between construction firms, government contractors, and technology companies.