Senior Director, Technical Marketing

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$200,000 - $275,000

About The Position

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. You’ll benefit from 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

Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment
Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition
Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives
Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions
Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function
Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues
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 for professional staff that identifies gaps to plans across the field, drives field/technical and customer engagement from a BU perspective and conducts calls with field Technical Directors.
Develops and articulates strategies and corrective actions to meet business objectives for one or more functional areas.
Directs and controls the conversion of technical trends into useful information for BUs, coordination of (TRM) Technical Review workshops and product positioning/ inflections mapping for one or more functional areas.
Develops and executes alignment plans and tracks business focus on TAM, share, margin between BU and Field
Has "guru" understanding of global, technical and market trends and executes a systematic process for capturing competitive intelligence
Applies expert knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to drive penetration / adoption of diverse and complex product strategies with BU, RPM and Field.
Maps the needs within targeted markets and analyzes abstract market segmentations.
Determines which segments to actively pursue
Directs and executes the mapping trends, opportunities and threats to roadmap and strategies.
Extensive contact with the field is required.