Product Manager, Global

Job Summary

The product manager leads the lifecycle and profitability management of a semiconductor packaging materials portfolio, driving revenue growth, product development, and market strategy execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive activities to achieve revenue targets for the semiconductor packaging materials product portfolio
• Define global product portfolio roadmaps and establish product positioning to meet market demands
• Conduct profitability analysis of product ranges to optimize financial performance
• Develop business cases for new product-market combinations to support strategic growth
• Identify customer and market needs through Voice of Customer (VoC) research to guide product decisions
• Manage product obsolescence and part change notifications to ensure product lifecycle continuity
• Lead the product development process for new products and modifications, coordinating cross-functional teams
• Generate business cases to support new product development aligned with market needs
• Determine pricing strategies based on market analysis and customer willingness-to-pay research
• Analyze market intelligence including customer trends, competition, and competing technologies to inform strategy
• Prepare annual operating plans and strategic review plans, aligning forecasted volumes and prices with global sales teams
• Define strategies for cost of goods sold (COGS) and profitability by product family, region, and channel
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering/NPI teams to develop and scale-up products within timelines
• Support sales organizations with product information, launches, and release procedures to drive adoption
• Work with marketing communications to plan product launch campaigns and develop sales collateral
• Represent the company at exhibitions, technical conferences, and industry events to promote products

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Material Science

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• MBA qualification advantageous
• 12-15 years of work experience, initially in Engineering or R&D progressing into commercial roles such as product management
• Extensive experience in semiconductor packaging assembly materials and processes
• Strong knowledge of the semiconductor market, customer requirements, and industry trends
• Expertise in product management, branding, and commercialization
• Process-oriented and results-driven approach to managing product portfolios
• Ability to analyze complex data with strong analytical, logical, and rational reasoning skills
• Effective interpersonal and networking skills to foster collaboration across cultures and time zones