Director of Product Management – Lithography

Qnity•Seoul, MA

39d•$154,000 - $242,000

About The Position

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. The Director of Product Management is the leader of the product management function, accountable for the total Lithograph product lines P&L, the quality and execution of the PM team, and the strategic direction of the product line across a 1–5 years horizon. The Director must combine the technical credibility to engage with CTO-level conversations at tier-1 fabs and chemical formulators, the commercial depth to own a multi-hundred-million-dollar P&L, and the leadership capability to build, coach, and hold accountable a team of product managers who are each expert in their own domain. Critically, this person is the bridge between the BU VPGM's commercial ambitions and the PM team's day-to-day execution. They translate corporate strategy into a coherent portfolio framework, remove obstacles that block their team, and escalate opportunities that require resources above PM authority.

Requirements

B.Sc. minimum in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science; M.Sc. or MBA strongly preferred — ideally dual technical + business
12+ years; progression from technical/commercial roles through Product Manager to Senior PM or SM to Director
Minimum 5 years leading a team of Product Managers or commercial managers; proven ability to hire, develop, and performance-manage
Demonstrated ownership of a portfolio P&L of >US$200M+ or equivalent regional/BU level
Deep knowledge of semiconductor materials and/or specialty chemicals markets; sufficient to set technology strategy & commercial strategy
Experience owning or chairing a Stage-Gate NPD process at BU or functional level
Data-driven decision-making and financial analysis capability; Identify assumptions and build business cases
Comfortable presenting to Board/ExCo level; can translate portfolio complexity into a concise commercial story

Responsibilities

Build and Develop a High-Performing Product Management Team
Leadership for product management function includes performance management of 7 product managers and members of Litho leadership team.
Recruit, onboard, and retain a high-performing team of Product Managers; own the talent pipeline for the function.
Conduct structured performance reviews and provide differentiated coaching, and ongoing development against role-specific objectives
Create a team culture of accountability, intellectual rigor, and customer-centricity, where Product Managers are expected to elevate issues with data-driven insights and actionable solutions.
BU Strategy and Planning
Partner with the Litho VP/GM to develop the BU’s short- and long-term strategy by identifying market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, portfolio opportunities, and strategic investment priorities.
Translate strategy into execution by driving annual and multi-year business plans, setting key priorities, and aligning cross-functional stakeholders on initiatives, resources, and performance targets.
Monitor business performance and market dynamics to identify risks and opportunities, recommend strategic adjustments, and support the BU leadership team in decision-making and long-term value creation.
Product Line P&L, Product Lifecycle Management & Commercial Execution
Own gross margin & volume targets for Litho product lines on a 12-month rolling basis.
Manage profit analysis and lead cross-functional teams to deliver portfolio profitability improvement.
Lead the monthly business planning process for Litho including monthly portfolio health reviews: identify margin erosion, volume shortfalls, and at-risk accounts; escalate with recovery plans.
Manage the entire portfolio and lifecycle strategy including portfolio optimization, rationalization, and pricing direction.
Drive portfolio optimization programs by looking across the business for opportunities for improvements in profitability and efficiency. Engage with cross functionally to implement these improvements.
Own new product launch execution and commercialization governance, from late-stage development through launch and post-launch review, ensuring readiness, adoption, and delivery against Year 1 targets.
Demand Planning, Quality & Supply Alignment
Align supply chain and asset utilization with market opportunities
Provide and validate product-line forecasts (revenue, volume, market share) to support: Demand and supply planning; Asset utilization; Manufacturing footprint optimization; Resource/investment decisions impacting supply, working capital, and CAPEX
Manage innovation pipeline and opportunity demand system for Litho business in coordination with corporate systems
Manage KPIs for Litho business in coordination with demand team to drive asset planning and raw material planning
Ensure manufacturing sites have sufficient capacity and capability to meet short- and mid-term customer needs (volume and product mix)
Ensure quality priorities align with product strategy, including BCP and second-source considerations.