Principal, Product Manager, Pads

Entegris, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

PTO and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. is seeking a Principal Product Manager for CMP Pads to lead product strategy, portfolio management, and market competitiveness in the semiconductor materials space.

You will drive sustainable growth, margin expansion, and cross-functional execution with manufacturing and quality teams to improve capacity, yield, and delivery.

The role requires 8+ years in product management or related leadership; MBA preferred, engineering or materials background, and a strong business acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in product management, business management, marketing, operations, or related leadership roles in semiconductor/advanced materials.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including pricing, profitability, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business and product strategies based on customer needs, technology trends, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.
• Lead cross-functional alignment, resource prioritization, and execution across commercial, technical, and operational priorities.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to improve capacity, yield, cost, and delivery.
• Support strategic customer engagements and translate requirements into actionable plans with priorities.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Pricing & profitability

Forecasting & strategic planning

Executive presentation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Materials/chemistry/business

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Title: Principal, Product Manager, Pads Job Description: Principal Product Manager CMP Pads Position Summary Lead the CMP Pads, semiconductor business by driving product strategy, portfolio management, market competitiveness, and cross-functional execution. This role is responsible for driving sustainable growth, margin expansion, operational excellence, and competitive product solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute business and product strategies based on customer needs, technology trends, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.

Lead cross-functional alignment, resource prioritization, and execution across commercial, technical, and operational priorities.

Partner closely with manufacturing and quality teams to improve capacity, yield, cost, supply continuity, change execution, and customer delivery.

Support strategic customer engagements and translate customer requirements into actionable plans with clear priorities.

Required Qualifications & Capabilities

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred. 8+ years of experience in product management, business management, marketing, operations, or related leadership roles within the semiconductor or advanced materials industry. Strong business, financial and people acumen, including experience with pricing, profitability, forecasting, and strategic planning. Strong ability of coordination and prioritization to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders, and drive decisions in a complex global organization with executive presentation skills.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $147,000 to $196,500 per year with actual pay dependent on candidate
• Annual Bonus Eligible
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

#LI-BS1 At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it. People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better. Learn more about why people enjoy working at Entegris.