Strategic Partnerships Manager

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $161,000 - $221,000

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. We are actively recruiting a Strategic Partnerships Manager for our Optical Interconnect program in the Photonics Platforms Business (PPB). PPB is a rapidly growing business within Applied Materials. We are harnessing the power of Applied Material’s world-leading material science and nano-fabrication capabilities to enable the next generation of Optical Interconnects for AI Data Centers. The purpose of the Strategic Partnerships Manager role is to develop and nurture deep engagements with our most important partners.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening and questioning to really understand what partners bring to us, and what they need from us
• Fluent English language and experience communicating with people from different countries on the phone and in-person
• Experience developing strategic partnerships
• Business savvy – understands business basics
• Partner empathy
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience influencing action without owning resources
• Experience in managing projects together with the engineering team
• Experience managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience negotiating contracts and agreements

Nice To Haves

• MBA a plus
• Ideally candidates from the AI Data Center, AI, or Silicon Photonics industries, but not essential
• Startup experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop deep long term partner relationships.
• Negotiate and own joint development agreements and programs.
• Scope and coordinate partner project plans and Statements of Work, in tight collaboration with engineering
• Team with the Engineering, Technical Project Management, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain groups.
• Ensure execution to your commitments
• Transition Joint Development programs into long term supply arrangement together with the Supply Chain team.
• Shape partner and internal roadmaps.
• Keep up to date on the industry ecosystem, and educate the management team on changes, and what they mean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees