Director, Product Management

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, crucial for semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The equipment we create and service is essential for advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us to 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. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth while tackling challenges and driving 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, providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Requirements

Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices
Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions
Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy
Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business
Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience
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.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction through senior managers to ensure that overall marketing function is effectively meeting the organization’s strategic goals for more than one broad functional area.
Directs the development of market requirements for more than one broad functional area for specific products or product lines including product strategy definition, requirement analysis, technology product roadmaps and pricing.
Directs the development of more than one broad functional area business plan, assesses market penetration and product positioning to drive competitive advantage, revenue and market share.
Drives and executes an effective interface with engineering, manufacturing and sales to develop new products and enhance existing products as well as communicate critical market needs and time requirements.
Assists account teams in managing the customer account to enhance customer satisfaction and increase AMAT’s product and technical reputation.
Works with business unit in technology development and transfer to customers including customized process development.
Plans unit process sequence based on customer requirements.
Negotiates process specifications and service offerings with customers.
Takes ownership of delivering the required solution to the customers that meets specification.
Serves as the customer expert across a broad range of products.
Plays a key role in defining product strategy and identifying gaps.
Provides feedback to business unit heads on process and hardware improvements to meet customer roadmap requirements.
Takes the lead in managing Product development and capabilities as key development and builds strategic partnerships to evaluate new and emerging technologies and oversees joint development activities or beta-site testing programs.
Makes executive level presentations.
Keeps abreast of new developments in own and related service technology groups.