Business Development Project Manager

The Business Development Leader is responsible for identifying and developing business opportunities, driving strategic marketing initiatives, and supporting revenue growth across global markets. This role serves as a subject matter expert, leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing business strategy, and providing analytical insights to support worldwide business development and operational success.

## Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and drive new business opportunities while addressing business challenges within target markets.
• Develop and execute strategic plans focused on marketing growth and revenue expansion.
• Understand customer and organizational requirements to develop effective business proposals and solutions.
• Promote and expand the adoption of internal applications and processes across global divisions.
• Design and implement business processes, strategies, and operational frameworks.
• Define analytical methods, metrics, and techniques that support critical business functions and worldwide business development initiatives.
• Monitor competitive market dynamics and assess their impact on business performance.
• Develop business scenarios, forecasting models, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making.
• Lead complex cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders, including senior leadership and executive teams.
• Manage program direction and resource allocation, including workflow, budgets, intellectual property filings, and internal and external business reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to drive collaboration and business success.

## Qualifications

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### Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering program management experience.
• Japanese language proficiency and familiarity with Japanese business culture.

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### Functional Expertise

• Recognized technical expert within a specialized field.
• Deep expertise within own discipline, with broad knowledge across related functional areas.
• Ability to apply technical and business knowledge to solve complex organizational challenges.

### Business Acumen

• Strong understanding of business, market, and regulatory environments.
• Ability to anticipate emerging business trends and recommend improvements to products, services, and processes.
• Experience developing strategies that support growth, innovation, and competitive positioning.

### Leadership

• Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to align tactical activities to strategic objectives.

### Problem-Solving Skills

• Demonstrated ability to solve unique and complex business challenges.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a track record of developing innovative solutions.

### Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities with internal and external stakeholders.

### Impact & Program Management

• Experience managing business programs, resource allocation, budgets, intellectual property filings, and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to drive organizational direction and deliver measurable business results.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a global, cross-functional environment.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

### Languages:

### Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

### Work Experience:

## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

None

Salary Range:

$180,500.00 - $248,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.