Product Line Mgmt

About the Role

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductor chips and advanced displays. This role is based in Bangalore, IND and is Full Time, Assignee / Regular Employee Type, with 20% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Owns product change management (PCM) and control.
• Unreleased product approval and control.
• ECO (Engineering Change Order) approval.
• Implementation of PCN (Part Change Notification), with Global Product Support.
• Provides guidance/input to Engineering and the Business Unit about the field service impact of part/supplier changes.
• Accuracy of customer shipped configurations and BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• CaRM (Configuration Accuracy Review Meeting) reviews.
• BOM (Bill of Materials) accuracy.
• NSR (Non Standard Request) approval.
• Owns common modules roadmap and implementation post Phase 5 of ePLC.
• Implementation of component roadmaps including part obsolescence, replacements, alternative vendors and cost reduction.
• Facilitates Intercompany communication to align on product strategies, provide guidance on pricing, spare level contents, and restricted part orders.
• Facilitates alignment meeting for product roadmap and market proliferation.
• Implementation of cost reduction roadmap.
• Manages strategic vendor issues.
• Manages all changes to the product after product release, whether driven by engineering, quality, safety, customer demands or supply obsolescence.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others.
• Is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems.
• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information.
• Works to build consensus.