Senior Director, Applied Global Services Business Development

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a senior leader to define and execute the global services business development strategy for its Applied Global Services (AGS) segment. Reporting to the VP of AGS Business Development, the role will shape vision, drive market share and margin, and align service product development with customer roadmaps.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the establishment of vision and strategies to achieve AGS financial targets.
• Formulate and coordinate segment strategy to grow service market share and margin in partnership with regional heads and HQ stakeholders.
• Understand customer roadmaps and ensure service product development programs (sPDP) address their challenges.
• Own profitability and market share, analyze data and recommend pricing for optimal opportunities.
• Interface with Equipment Business Management to address WFE competitive challenges and position services at equipment sales.
• Lead customer experience and relationship building during SCLA visits, setting the tone for successful engagements.

Required profile

• 15+ years of experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership managing product, service, and process portfolios.
• Mandarin language skills preferred to support global collaboration.
• Deep familiarity with the segment ecosystem, customer decision‑making processes, and business roadmaps.
• Ability to make data‑driven, high‑pressure decisions that may be unpopular but serve regional objectives.
• Strong analytical skills to process multidisciplinary, often incomplete data sources.
• Comprehensive understanding of end‑to‑end fab operations and complexity levels.

What we offer

• Target total cash compensation ranging from $208,000 to $286,000 per year.
• Supportive work culture with comprehensive health, wellbeing, and professional development programs.