Product Marketing Manager

Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Product Marketing Manager for its Microprocessor Business Unit.

Full-time • Mid-Level

Location: Rousset (Bouche-du-Rhône, France)

Company: 10,001+ employees, Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

This role is pivotal in managing all aspects of the product life cycle and supporting business development. The successful candidate will interact with customers, Microchip's field and technical teams to develop new solutions around Microchip MPUs as well as work on the roadmap and new product definition.

• A solid understanding of semiconductor business, MPU technologies, market trends, competitive insights and embedded system HW/SW requirements.
• A proven track record and significant experience in Product Marketing role.

The manager will oversee solutions launches, ensuring effective positioning, customer engagement, sales and channel training, business development, and the creation of press collateral in collaboration with the marketing communication team. Supporting the existing MPU portfolio and customer base is a key responsibility, which includes securing customers through visits and enhancing web presence.

Additionally, the Product Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing new products’ business cases, business plans, and positioning strategies to grow Microchip's MPU business. In addition to product development, the role includes pricing strategy, forecasting & collateral development.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the product life cycle for MPU products.
• Develop a solid understanding of MPU technologies, market trends, competitive insights and markets requirements.
• Support existing MPU portfolio and customer base.
• Interact with customers, Microchip's field and technical teams to identify and define new product requirements.
• Create new products business case, business plan, and positioning to grow Microchip's MPU business.
• Oversee product launches, customer engagement, sales/channels training and press collaterals/campaigns with the marketing communication team.
• Secure customers through customer visits, business development activities, focused web presence & collaterals development.

Requirements

• MSC or equivalent degree.
• 5 to 12 years of Marketing or/and Sales experience in a semiconductor company(ies).
• Excellent technical skills in MPUs and/or MCUs.
• Proven Product Management experience.
• Good Knowledge of embedded systems designs.
• Understanding semiconductor business models, manufacturing technologies, and challenges.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment across worldwide geographies.
• Excellent communication skills: presentation, writing, and listening.
• Willingness to adapt, learn, and listen.
• Frequent travels.

Preferred

• AI (Artificial Intelligence) in embedded systems knowledge/experience.

Travel Time

25% - 50%