Product Marketing Director

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction through managers to ensure that overall marketing function is effectively meeting the organization's strategic goals for a segment/functional area.
• Directs the development of market requirements within a segment/functional area of specific products or product lines including product strategy definition, requirement analysis, technology product roadmaps, and pricing.
• Directs and controls the activities of a segment/functional area and leads effective marketing and cross-functional teams.
• Develops segment/functional business plans, assesses market penetration and product positioning to drive competitive advantage, revenue, and market share.
• Recommends to GM how to most effectively deploy resources to achieve business goals for a segment/functional area.
• Conducts competitive analysis of specific products or product lines, monitors market research, evaluates customer needs, and recommends techniques and product enhancements to increase market penetration.
• Demonstrates expert understanding of pricing strategies to build and protect market share, enhance profit margins, and develop marketing tools for successful product launches.
• Drives effective interface with engineering, manufacturing, and sales to develop new products, enhance existing products, and communicate critical market needs and timelines.

Requirements

• Need a strong / experienced technical content creator - scripts, presentations, animations, launches.
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories, and practices.
• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance.
• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to strategy development.
• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment.
• Negotiates and influences opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations.
• Understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times.

Nice to Have

• Additional information suggests a preference for candidates with experience in technical content creation such as scripts, presentations, animations, and launches.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in product marketing or related field.
• Experience in developing market requirements, product strategies, and technology roadmaps.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and strategic planning.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $189,000 - $260,000 based on multiple factors including location, skills, and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including participation in bonus and stock award programs.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and growth.
• Well-being and wellness programs prioritizing employee health and resilience.