Applied Materials, Inc

Senior Director, Strategic & Customer Roadmap Programs

Applied Materials, Inc$200K — $275K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 15+ years in semiconductor process engineering, technology enablement, or related fields.
  • Proven leadership in enterprise-scale programs and executive communications.
  • Strong credibility with senior technical stakeholders across accounts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the prioritization process for critical applications and adjust priorities based on evolving signals.
  • Align application prioritization with business outcomes, focusing on share growth potential.
  • Oversee governance for priority projects, ensuring stakeholder alignment on definitions and cadence.
  • Collaborate with Account Technology Leaders to capture customer roadmap changes and industry trends.
  • Translate technology inputs into clear and actionable executive narratives and internal reviews.
  • Facilitate the adoption of standard processes and collaborate on data quality improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision.
  • Participation in a bonus and stock award program.
Full Job Description
The Role

We are seeking a Senior Director to lead enterprise-scale prioritization and executive communications that focus the customer-facing field organization on the highest-value, device-critical applications. This role partners with account and business unit leaders to consolidate customer roadmap insights, identify industry trends, and align technical priorities to business outcomes.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the end-to-end prioritization process: identify and prioritize the most critical applications, adjust priorities as signals evolve, and drive alignment through governance forums.
  • Connect application prioritization to business outcomes by maintaining a clear linkage between priority selections and share growth potential, customer outcomes, and business unit strategy.
  • Provide visibility and governance for top priority projects: consolidate inputs across stakeholders, report status and progress, align on definitions/cadence/templates, and drive closure of actions and decisions.
  • Partner with Account Technology Leaders and Field leadership to capture customer roadmap changes, synthesize cross-account insights, and identify forward-looking industry trends.
  • Translate complex technology and execution inputs into executive-ready narratives, executive presentations and internal reviews with content that is clear, comparable, and action-oriented.
  • Drive adoption of standard processes and templates across regions and accounts; collaborate with operations/analytics partners to improve data quality, automation, and repeatability.


What Success Looks Like
  • Leadership teams have timely, decision-ready views of priorities, enablement status, and key risks/issues.
  • Field engineering effort remains focused on the highest-value applications with clear rationale and disciplined course correction.
  • Consistent governance and operating cadence across stakeholders, with measurable follow-through on actions.
  • Clear connection between technical priorities, customer outcomes, and share growth potential.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 15+ years of experience in semiconductor process engineering, technology enablement, portfolio strategy, or related roles.
  • Proven leadership of enterprise-scale, cross-functional programs and executive-level communications.
  • Strong credibility with senior technical stakeholders across accounts and business units.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
  • Experience translating customer roadmaps and technology inflections into portfolio priorities and investment guidance.
  • Experience building metrics/dashboards and operating mechanisms for governance and value tracking.


Key Skills
  • Executive communication and structured synthesis
  • Portfolio prioritization and program governance
  • Stakeholder management and influence in a matrix organization
  • Semiconductor technology roadmaps and application criticality
  • Data-driven decision making and outcome tracking


Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

About Applied Materials, Inc

Applied Materials specialize in materials engineering solutions. They optimize equipment and fab operations through consulting, spare parts, services, and automation software. They also provide supply chain services from transactional spares through programs, rebuilds, and forecasted parts management. Their products and technologies include semiconductors, displays, roll web coating, solar, and automation software.

**Applied Materials, Inc. Careers**

Join the innovative world of Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our global team is driving innovation and growth in the industries we serve. This is where your expertise can make a true impact.

Work You’ll Do

At Applied Materials, Inc., you will be part of a company that prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and professional growth. As a member of our team, you will lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of technology, leadership, and engineering excellence. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to explore your potential and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry, utilizing your skills to contribute to projects that are not only exciting but also crucial for technological advancements. Our leadership is committed to providing you with the guidance and support needed to achieve your career goals.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you are looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Applied Materials, Inc. provides an array of career paths to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our commitment to career growth is evident through extensive training programs and opportunities for advancement.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Applied Materials, Inc., we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we ensure that our team is taken care of. The culture at Applied Materials, Inc. is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence.

Join Our Team

Explore the job opportunities at Applied Materials, Inc. and find the position that matches your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and ready to drive innovation in a dynamic industry.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your resume, prepare for your interview, and join a team that’s dedicated to materializing the technologies of tomorrow. Discover the impact you can make at Applied Materials, Inc. and help us shape the future.

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Learn more about Applied Materials, Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$80.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
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