Senior Director of Product Management

Ichor•Fremont, CA

About The Position

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Senior Director, Product Management . This position drives product strategy, lifecycle management, and market analysis for next-generation fluid control products for semiconductor manufacturing. This role blends technical depth with market insight, requiring leadership in both product management and strategic marketing and will be responsible for defining product strategy, driving customer adoption, and managing the full lifecycle of the products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fluid control and/or semiconductor manufacturing, and a proven ability to lead and build cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field.
10+ years of experience in product management, applications engineering, or technical marketing, preferably in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Experience with PLM tools, financial modeling, and customer engagement strategies.
Proven ability to develop and execute market strategies and product roadmaps.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally (20–40%).
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 10 years
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 13 years
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 15 years

Nice To Haves

Experience working with global teams and diverse customer bases.
Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
Familiarity with competitive analysis and strategic market development.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management Define and own the product roadmap, including technical direction, feature prioritization, and strategic decisions on architecture and specifications.
Manage the full product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life, ensuring alignment with division goals and objectives.
Oversee project planning, scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
Own the product line’s P&L, including revenue, margin, and cost structure.
Drive Balanced Scorecard metrics: cost, growth, customer satisfaction, and innovation.
Analyze market trends and technology inflections.
Conduct strategic market studies and competitive analysis to guide investment decisions and identify growth opportunities.
Evaluate and prioritize customer feature requests; translate market needs into actionable development plans.
Assess emerging technologies and forecast their growth potential.
Customer & Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their requirements and expectations.
Drive product adoption and penetration in advanced packaging and metrology segments.
Lead customer engagement strategies through Account Teams.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Global Collaboration Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and global teams to ensure successful product execution.
Facilitate clear communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management, providing regular updates on status, risks, and mitigation plans.
Champion product vision internally and externally.
Engage with a global installed base, requiring approximately 20–40% business travel (domestic and international), based on business needs.