Director (M6), Product Operations Head – Spares SBU

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Director-level leadership role responsible for supporting product strategy, governance, and performance of FPM, Repair, and On-Demand. Drives transition to a scalable, product-centric operating model enabling quarterly revenue and margin expansion. Serves as single point of accountability for product performance across the Spares SBU. Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. We offer 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. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 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. Learn more about our benefits.

Requirements

12+ years in product management, supply chain, or semiconductor services.
Proven P&L and portfolio management experience.
Strong cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FPM, Repair, or service models.
Tier 1 customer exposure (TSMC, Samsung, Intel).
MBA or advanced technical degree.

Responsibilities

Support the integrated product strategy across FPM, Repair, and On-Demand.
Define multi-year roadmap aligned to growth, margin, and cost objectives.
Support next-generation offerings and innovation.
Support revenue growth, margin expansion, and value leakage reduction.
Establish product KPIs and executive reporting.
Work within the organization to retain/regain Spares business and support key account strategies.
Implement product-centric operating model and governance frameworks.
Ensure execution discipline across organization.
Help to align Sales, BD, Marketing, and Operations on key KPIs.
Drive integration across planning, logistics, pricing, and fulfillment.
Enhance customer trust and service outcomes.
Drive adoption of FPM, Repair, and On-Demand offerings.
Lead global team of PLMs and PMs.
Build organizational capability and scalability.
Drive talent and culture transformation.