Director of Business Management

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Director of Business Management to lead its Business Management team in Tainan, Taiwan. You will act as the primary bridge between sales and the business unit, shaping strategy, forecasting revenue, and driving margin performance across multiple customers and regions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Business Management team and manage senior managers across customers and regions.
• Serve as the main interface between sales and the business unit, ensuring alignment on forecasts, bookings, revenue, and gross‑margin commitments.
• Develop and execute division strategy for assigned accounts, aiming to meet market‑share targets.
• Interpret customer roadmaps and high‑value priorities (HVPs) to guide product development and positioning.
• Lead pricing strategy, complex negotiations, and large‑order committee activities.
• Prepare and present customer technical review meetings and business performance updates to BU leadership.
• Manage, mentor, and develop managers and employees within the Business Management organization.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience managing senior managers in a global, technology‑focused environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of achieving revenue, margin, and market‑share goals.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor/display equipment markets and customer product roadmaps.
• Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge materials engineering solutions that power AI, IoT, and next‑generation technologies.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs for employees and their families.