Strategic Business Management Lead – Customer & Region

About the role

As a Business Management V you will provide strategic direction and own execution for multiple customers and regions within Applied Materials' semiconductor and display equipment business. You will shape product roadmaps, align sales and business units, and drive financial performance while building strong customer relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and own execution for multiple customers and regions.
• Shape product roadmaps and priorities for the business unit.
• Drive alignment between Sales and the Business Unit.
• Prepare and lead customer meetings, presenting technical and high‑level solutions.
• Formulate division strategy to achieve market‑share targets.
• Partner with Sales on order closure and pricing strategy.
• Gather data, conduct value‑pricing analysis and recommend product pricing structures.
• Manage multiple projects/programs at the division level and mentor junior colleagues.
• Ensure division and operations meet purchase and configuration specifications.
• Achieve regional financial targets, including gross margin, OpEx, and forecast commitments.

Required profile

• Recognized expert (“guru”) in a functional area with broad, comprehensive expertise.
• Influences internal and external business or regulatory issues impacting the business.
• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams and provides thought leadership.
• Proactively identifies and solves complex problems using innovative methods.
• Impacts business direction through development of innovative services or products.
• Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators, or vendors to influence decisions.

What we offer

• Target total cash compensation range: $163,000 – $224,000 per year (base salary plus target bonus).
• Location: Santa Clara, CA with a supportive work culture encouraging learning and growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellbeing, and professional development programs.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge technology that powers AI, IoT, and advanced displays.