Strategic Marketing Director

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $172,000 - $237,000

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.
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in 3D NAND process and integration.
Interprets internal or external technical challenges and identifies key requirements, based on customers’ high value problems in 3D NAND device.

Requirements

• 10+ years work experience in 3D NAND device or related area
• Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies for 3D NAND technology
• Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business
• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership
• Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions
• Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products
• Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions

Nice To Haves

• Ph D Preferred (EE, MSE, ME, ChE, Physics etc)

Responsibilities

• Understands customers’ 3D NAND device technical roadmap and identifies key technical challenges in 3D NAND memory development.
• Provides leadership and direction through managers for assessing existing and potential markets. Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of technical and business environments. Develops and articulates strategies to meet business objectives for a broad functional area
• Accountable for the performance and results of cross functional groups within a business to integrates products into a coherent portfolio of products focused on the market. Manages portfolio like a “product” (business plan, positioning, buying process, market requirements, and marketing plan)
• Analyzes market data to identify trends/opportunities, develops strategic direction from market information, and creates compelling market analysis presentations
• Directs and controls the activities of a broad function area and provides guidance to personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Drives the growth process
• Maps the needs within targeted markets and analyzes abstract market segmentations. Determines which segments to actively pursue
• Works with management team to ensure that overall marketing function is effectively meeting the organization’s strategic goals
• Creates a product strategy that is integrated with AMAT products
• Illustrates the vision and key phases of deliverables for a broad functional area

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree