Portfolio Lead
2 days ago• Santa Clara, CA
Role Summary
This role supports the CMP business unit, which spans across device markets from Advanced/Mature Foundry-Logic to DRAM, NAND. The candidate will apply financial expertise to drive portfolio optimization and investment decisions that enable profitable growth. As a key finance business partner, the candidate will manage the CMP product portfolio across technologies and customer segments, with a strong emphasis on NPV analysis for the key BU projects and forecasting Opex/Capex expenses for the business.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management & Strategic Planning
- Lead the development and presentation of CMP portfolio resource plans (headcount, spend, Capex) to BU and Segment ELT, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and risk mitigation.
- Own long-term strategic planning for CMP portfolio resources, balancing innovation with operational efficiency.
- Drive prioritization of product investments, including scope definition, valuation modeling, approval workflows, and execution oversight.
- Monitor program milestones and proactively address execution gaps through corrective actions.
Data & Systems Enablement
- Champion the use of financial tools (Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, PRM) for pricing and portfolio analytics.
- Partner with ACE near-shore finance teams to ensure accurate budget capture and planning.
- Ensure data integrity and support leadership in crafting the financial narrative for the CMP business.
Qualifications & Preferred Experience
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- 7-10 years of progressive corporate finance experience, ideally within semiconductor equipment or manufacturing.
- MBA preferred; strong foundation in accounting, pricing strategy, and financial modeling.
- Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, and PRM.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
- Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Key attributes: Assertiveness, initiative, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and strong business acumen.
Qualifications
Education:
Master's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
U.S. Salary Range:
$133,500.00 - $183,500.00
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.
Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2517975
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-07T19:53:06
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion