General Manager Thermal

QUANTUM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC•Hayward, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager of the Thermal Product Business Unit is responsible for its overall leadership, strategy, growth, and financial performance, with full P&L accountability. The role is accountable for revenue growth, margins, market share expansion, and organizational development. The GM will lead organic and inorganic business strategy aligned with industry inflections, with a stated goal of driving 8–10x revenue growth. This includes managing the product portfolio, guiding differentiated technology roadmaps that address high-value customer problems, and advancing operational excellence and customer engagement across the global thermal business. The position works closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and key customers to accelerate profitable growth while maintaining disciplined execution. The role is onsite in Hayward, California.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, thermal systems, gas delivery, or related technologies.
Demonstrated success managing a business with direct P&L responsibility.
Experience leading multifunctional teams, including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales.
Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and profit improvement.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Strong financial and operational management skills.
Executive presence and customer-facing leadership.
Product and technology commercialization expertise.
Data-driven decision-making capability.
Organizational leadership and talent development.
Ability to execute in a fast-paced, global environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Experience working directly with semiconductor OEMs such as Applied Materials, Lam Research, ASM, TEL, or equivalent customers.

Responsibilities

Own and deliver annual and UCT3.0 revenue, gross margin, operating profit, and cash flow objectives.
Develop and execute the Thermal Business Unit strategic plan, including three-year and five-year growth roadmaps.
Own the business unit operating rhythm, including annual strategy planning, forecasting, budgeting, product reviews, and quarterly business reviews.
Monitor business performance and implement corrective actions to achieve financial targets.
Drive profitable growth through market expansion, pricing strategy, portfolio optimization, and operational improvements.
Establish KPIs and business metrics to measure financial and operational success.
Develop and execute market strategies to achieve greater than 40% market share.
Engage strategic accounts to establish the company as a co-innovation partner.
Establish value propositions, capture value, and expand margins.
Assess the competitive landscape, industry trends, and emerging technologies to guide decisions.
Support major business development initiatives and new customer acquisition.
Drive strategic account penetration and content expansion opportunities.
Oversee the Thermal product portfolio throughout its lifecycle.
Lead product roadmap development aligned with customer technology inflections and market requirements.
Sponsor new product development, introduction, and transfer programs.
Prioritize investment in new technologies, capabilities, and innovation initiatives.
Drive speed-to-market and qualification success for strategic programs.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to develop scalable global manufacturing capabilities and improve quality, productivity, delivery, inventory, and cost performance.
Establish mitigation plans for operational and business risks.
Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional organization.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure organizational alignment around business priorities and goals.