HMID BU Marketing Manager

Microchip Technology Inc.; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Whiteley seeks an experienced professional for a critical role focusing on product strategy, go-to-market execution, and team leadership. You will lead marketing initiatives, manage a team, and define product positioning across segments including automotive and industrial.

Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in microcontroller systems and demonstrate strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and proficiency in analytics tools.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field is essential, with an MBA considered a plus. Travel may be required to engage with customers across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in microcontroller or touch controller systems.
• Proven track record in product marketing and portfolio strategy in the semiconductor industry.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and business engagements.

Responsibilities

• Define portfolio strategy and product positioning.
• Create and execute marketing strategies for priority segments.
• Manage a team of Marketing Engineers with full responsibility.
• Continuously implement process improvements for team efficiency.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Technical depth

Hands-on proficiency with analytics tools

Experience leveraging AI tools

Excellent communication in English

Self-motivated and customer-oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Computer Science

MBA or equivalent senior expertise

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Microsoft 365

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 or touch controller systems (applications, technical marketing)
• Minimum 10 years in Automotive, Consumer, and/or Industrial segments
• Proven track record in product marketing, portfolio strategy, or go-to-market execution in the semiconductor industry

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%