Senior Director, Head of Service Business Unit

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$216,000–$297,000 / yr
Posted
91 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $256k
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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 128 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Head of Service Business Unit

As the Senior Director, Head of Service Business Unit, you will lead a team focused on defining and executing service product strategies to drive profitable revenue growth across an installed base. You will be responsible for developing scalable service products, managing the roadmap, and aligning cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, and marketing. The role involves overseeing organizational decisions, guiding engineering organizations in designing service programs, and addressing high-value problems within the CVD/DDP product portfolio. You will leverage expertise in business strategy, product management, and competitive intelligence to navigate complex market segments. Key competencies include technical expertise in semiconductor fabrication technologies, strategic leadership of senior managers, and the ability to manage multi-regional operations. This role serves as a critical interface between internal teams and customers to ensure consistent messaging and innovative engineering solutions for advanced manufacturing equipment.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute the service product strategy and roadmap to drive profitable revenue growth across the installed base.
  • Lead senior managers and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and portfolio focuses.
  • Oversee engineering organizations responsible for designing, developing, and implementing service programs within budget and schedule.
  • Identify market trends and competitive intelligence to inform product roadmaps and strategic investment priorities.
  • Align product development with customer High-Value Problems (HVPs) and long-range engineering specifications.
  • Act as a primary interface between Go-to-Market teams, Business Units, and Engineering teams to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Conduct executive-level customer engagements and provide strategic oversight for the customer escalation path.
  • Deliver performance reviews and state-of-the-business updates to senior leadership across various regions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field is required.
  • A Master's or PhD degree is preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, product management, business strategy, or related leadership roles are required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading senior managers and complex, matrixed teams is required.
  • Strong combination of technical expertise and business/commercial judgment is required.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute product, portfolio, or market strategies in complex environments is required.
  • Strong communication and influence skills with experience engaging senior leaders and cross-functional partners are required.
  • Preferred qualifications include expertise in CVD process, advanced semiconductor fabrication, and multi-regional business support.

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