HMID BU Marketing Manager

Microchip Technology Inc.; Garching bei München; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks a Product Strategy & Roadmap leader with deep experience in microcontroller-based sensing systems.

You will define portfolio strategy across industrial and automotive segments, translate market requirements into MRDs, and drive product roadmaps and lifecycle planning. You will develop system-level understanding, lead strategic programs with hands-on leadership, and partner with sales and engineering to ensure data-driven decisions shape outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in microcontroller-based sensing systems within semiconductors.
• Experience translating customer and market requirements into silicon feature sets and MRDs.
• Proven track record in portfolio strategy and go-to-market execution.
• 5+ years leading marketing teams in a semiconductor company.

Aufgaben

• Define portfolio strategy, positioning, segmentation, and differentiation across industrial and automotive segments.
• Translate customer and market requirements into prioritized product specs, value propositions, and data-driven business cases.
• Lead marketing input into product roadmaps and lifecycle planning.
• Develop deep understanding of system-level requirements and platform strategies.
• Lead product definition for strategic programs with market insight shaping decisions.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Marketing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

AI tools adoption

English communication

People management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics/CS

MBA or senior marketing experience

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Microsoft 365

MRD development tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Define portfolio strategy, positioning, segmentation, and differentiation across industrial and automotive segments
• Translate customer and market requirements into prioritized product specs, value propositions, and data-driven business cases
• Lead marketing input into product roadmaps and lifecycle planning
• Develop deep understanding of system-level requirements and platform strategies
• Personally lead product definition for the most strategically impactful programs, ensuring first‑hand market insight shapes every critical decision

Go-to-Market Execution

• Create and execute marketing strategies targeting priority segments, regions, and strategic accounts
• Partner with Sales on pipeline reviews, forecast alignment, and corrective actions
• Drive win/loss analysis and competitive intelligence to refine positioning
• Support strategic customer engagements and executive‑level discussions

Sales Enablement & Communications

• Define and drive high‑impact collateral: solution briefs, presentations, launch kits, and case studies
• Lead product launches and ensure consistent messaging across all channels
• Serve as primary liaison to Corporate MarCom for brand‑compliant execution

Team Leadership

• Manage a team of Marketing Engineers with full personnel responsibility
• Set clear priorities, enforce execution standards, and foster a high‑performance culture
• Develop talent through coaching, structured development plans, and succession planning
• Lead by example as a hands‑on contributor — stepping in to personally drive critical tasks when the situation demands it

Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Champion the adoption of AI‑powered tools and workflows across the team to accelerate decision‑making, automate routine tasks, and multiply productivity
• Leverage Tableau, Excel, and the broader Microsoft 365 suite to build dashboards, perform analyses, and deliver data‑driven insights that inform strategy
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements that free the team to focus on high‑value, strategic work

Partner & Ecosystem Development

• Manage and strengthen Microchip’s worldwide Touch Partner network
• Drive design‑ins through module partners, distribution, and direct customer channels

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Applications, Systems, and Supply Chain
• Represent marketing in cross‑functional forums and customer escalations

Requirements/Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related fields
• MBA or equivalent senior expertise in marketing or applications roles is a plus

Experience

• Minimum 10 years in microcontroller‑based sensing systems within a semiconductor company; capacitive touch controller experience is a plus.
• Proven experience in new IC and firmware product definition for automotive and/or fragmented industrial markets, translating customer and system‑level requirements into silicon feature sets, firmware feature roadmaps, Marketing Requirement Documents (MRD), value propositions, and business cases.
• Proven track record in semiconductor product marketing, portfolio strategy, long‑term planning, and go‑to‑market execution.
• 5+ years managing and developing marketing teams in a semiconductor company, including priority setting, accountability, structured product definition discipline, and coaching of senior individual contributors.
• Minimum 10 years in product marketing roles in the semiconductor industry, across Automotive, Consumer, and/or Industrial segments.

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking with ability to prioritize in complex, resource‑constrained environments
• Business acumen: business case development, forecast reviews, pipeline analysis, pricing strategies
• Technical depth: system‑level architectures, semiconductor product development, qualification standards (AEC‑Q100)
• Hands‑on proficiency with analytics and productivity tools — particularly Tableau, Excel, and Microsoft 365 — with the ability to build dashboards and derive actionable insights
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools to optimize team workflows and accelerate output
• Excellent oral and written communication in English; second language is an advantage
• Self‑motivated, customer‑oriented, structured, and data‑driven

Travel

• Willingness to travel across Asia, the United States, and Europe for customer visits and business engagements

Travel Time

25% - 50%