Global Product Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Global Product Manager in Phoenix, AZ.Summary:As a Global Product Manager, you'll have the opportunities to get involved in a wider scope of work compared to our larger competitors. While the workload is challenging, you are given the independence and autonomy to perform at your peak. This work requires thinking -outside of the box- in an innovative manner, so you must have the ability to collaborate with others to deliver creative solutions, work well under pressure and pay great attention to small details.This position is responsible for product management & technical marketing activities within the Product Management group. Every day is different, working with different customers and different products. This role is for someone who enjoys and is intellectually curious about the whole process and being part of it. You get to work external global customers that have many different needs and you will be part of the solution. Responsibilities of the Global Product Manager: Product life cycle - Global Product Manager will drive the product life cycle from concept to high volume manufacturing to obsolescence Roadmaps - maintain product roadmap for a portfolio of products, periodically update roadmap through discussions with customers and internal experts, align product priorities and resources to roadmap Customer Engagement - Support Technical Meeting with customers, Create and manage Customer presentations, Detailed market and competitive analysis MRS - own the market requirement spec documents and ensure product development priorities align with MRS and customer needs Financial - Global Product Manager works with finance department on NPV and IRR for products, maintain cost of ownership models Business Planning and Market Analysis - As a Global Product Manager, you will attend company operation/planning meeting and create Business plan/Operation review materialsREQUIREMENTS: Masters or PhD in Material Science, Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent 3 - 10 years' experience in technical marketing role in the semiconductor/capital equipment or related industry Process, hardware, or device experience in semiconductors or capital equipment ALD, CVD or Epi experience or vacuum experience is a plus Direct customer engagement or supplier management Ability to work with multiple internal disciplines on portfolio of products Understanding of product life cycle and technical marketing High level of proficiency or deep understanding of capital equipment systems in semiconductor or similar industry Ability to travel globallyKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.