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Director, Product Management

Applied Materials
Santa Clara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026
💰 $248,500/yr($180,500/yr$248,500/yr)

About the role

Who We Are


Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.


What We Offer


Salary:

$180,500.00 - $248,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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

Key Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction through senior managers to ensure that overall marketing function is effectively meeting the organization’s strategic goals for more than one broad functional area Directs the development of market requirements for more than one broad functional area for specific products or product lines including product strategy definition, requirement analysis, technology product roadmaps and pricing. Directs the development of more than one broad functional area business plan, assesses market penetration and product positioning to drive competitive advantage, revenue and market share. Drives and executes an effective interface with engineering, manufacturing and sales to develop new products and enhance existing products as well as communicate critical market needs and time requirements

Assists account teams in managing the customer account to enhance customer satisfaction and increase AMAT’s product and technical reputation.

Works with business unit in technology development and transfer to customers including customized process development.  Plans unit process sequence based on customer requirements.  Negotiates process specifications  and service offerings with customers.  Takes ownership of delivering the required solution to the customers that meets specification.

Serves as the customer expert across a broad range of products.  Plays a key role in defining product strategy and identifying gaps.   Provides feedback to business unit heads on process and hardware improvements to meet customer roadmap requirements.

Takes the lead in managing Oroduct development and capabilities as key development and builds strategic partnerships to evaluate new and emerging technologies and oversees joint development activities or beta-site testing programs. Makes executive level presentations.

Keeps abreast of new developments in own and related service technology groups.  P

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

  • Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

  • Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

  • Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment 

Impact

  • Guided by segment/functional  strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

  • Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience 

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.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Fixed Term

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