Product Line Manager

Applied Materials India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials India Pvt Ltd. is seeking a Product Line Management professional to own PCM, approve ECOs, and manage product configurations and BOM accuracy across multiple programs.

You will collaborate with Engineering and Business Units to assess field-service impacts of changes and drive cost reductions. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of product lifecycle processes within a global semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
• Has knowledge of how own area integrates with others; aware of market competition.

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.
• Release and management of DDP Product software options.
• Release and management of DDP Product options (both Hardware and Software) for NSO (Non Standard Orders).
• 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
• Manage strategic vendor issues
• Manage all changes to the product after product release whether driven by engineering, quality, safety, customer demands or supply obsolescence

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Business Expertise

Functional Knowledge

Job description

Product Line Management

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location: Bangalore,IND

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

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
• Release and management of DDP Product software options
• Release and management of DDP Product options (both Hardware and Software) for NSO (Non Standard Orders)
• 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
• Manage strategic vendor issues
• Manage 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

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: No
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.