What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP - Product Marketing position at Ambiq Micro, Inc?
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Job Description
Company Overview
Ambiq's mission is to develop the lowest-power semiconductor solutions to enable intelligent devices everywhere by developing the lowest-power semiconductor solutions to drive a more energy-efficient, sustainable, and data-driven world. Ambiq has helped leading manufacturers worldwide develop products that last weeks on a single charge (rather than days), while delivering a maximum feature set in compact industrial designs. Ambiq's goal is to take Artificial Intelligence (AI) where it has never gone before in mobile and portable devices, using Ambiq's advanced ultra-low power system on chip (SoC) solutions. Ambiq has shipped more than 250 million units by 2024. For more information, visit www.ambiq.com.
Our innovative and fast-moving teams of research, development, production, marketing, sales, and operations are spread across several continents, including the US (Austin and San Jose), Taiwan (Hsinchu), China (Shenzhen and Shanghai), Japan (Tokyo), and Singapore. We value continued technology innovation, fanatical attention to customer needs, collaborative decision-making, and enthusiasm for energy efficiency. We embrace candidates who also share these same values. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, creative, and comfortable learning and driving exciting new technologies. We encourage and nurture an environment for growth and opportunities to work on complex, engaging, and challenging projects that will create a lasting impact. Join us on our quest for 100 billion devices. The endpoint intelligence revolution starts here.
Scope
The Vice President of Product Marketing will report into the EVP of Sales and will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall product marketing strategy at Ambiq. The successful candidate will work closely with the executive leadership team to identify market trends, develop, and execute marketing programs, and drive revenue growth.
This role will work Lead the product marketing team, driving collaboration across Ambiq s Architecture, Sales, Marcom and Engineering teams, to ensure achievement of both short term and long term goals.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of exceeding industry growth, by converting market and customer inputs into a robust roadmap. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format, to both technical and executive level Audiences. In addition the candidate should also have demonstrated the ability to build, lead and develop a high powered organization.
The person in this role will be responsible to provide in depth market analysis include the TAM and SAM for target end markets/applications. Be able to clearly articulate the value proposition that Ambiq brings to Edge AI applications versus the competition at industry events, executive meetings, and at customers. Effectively drive the applications and FAE teams to build world class demo s.
Responsibilities
- Lead the charge in defining the future of our product roadmap. Collaborate closely with our sales, Product managment and architecture teams to identify new market opportunities and develop compelling business justifications for innovative product strategies.
- Be the driving force behind our go-to-market strategy. Develop targeted marketing campaigns, deliver powerful sales enablement tools, and conduct in-depth market research to understand customer needs, analyze the competitive landscape, and stay ahead of emerging market trends.
- Own product positioning, messaging, and launch plans. Craft compelling narratives that resonate with our target audience and drive successful product introductions.
- Build and lead a high-performing marketing team. Inspire and motivate a team of talented marketers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Collaborate closely with our Marcom team to amplify our brand and generate demand. Develop and execute an integrated marketing strategy that leverages digital, social media, content marketing, advertising, events, and public relations to increase brand awareness and drive revenue growth.
- Provide technical expertise to our Marcom team. Share your deep understanding of our products and technology to ensure our marketing efforts are accurate, compelling, and effective.
- A proven track record of success in the semiconductor industry. 15 years of experience in marketing and business development roles with increasing responsibility, demonstrating a strong focus on roadmap ownership, market expansion, and identifying emerging trends.
- Global experience and a deep understanding of international markets. 10 years of experience working with semiconductor business entities in the US, APAC (China, Taiwan, and Japan), and EMEA.
- A data-driven approach to marketing. Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform strategic decisions and measure the impact of marketing campaigns.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, and inspire and lead a high-performing team.
- A passion for innovation and a desire to make a significant impact. Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement.
Bonus Points:
- MBA preferred.
- Multilingual skills a plus, but not required.
What you need
We're seeking passionate technologists who thrive on breaking boundaries, solving complex challenges, and driving transformative solutions.
At Ambiq, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team that values relentless innovation, customer-centric thinking, and continuous learning. If you're a self-motivated, creative problem-solver eager to push technological limits and make a meaningful impact in energy efficiency, this is your opportunity to grow, excel, and turn groundbreaking ideas into reality.
Most importantly, the successful candidate will be able to live the Ambiq Shared Values:
Innovate: We tenaciously find ways to break down the barriers to possible solutions
Collaborate: We proactively communicate and encourage each other to be better.
Focus: We keep the voice of the customer at the center of everything we do.
Learn: We strive for continuous improvement and are always curious.
Achieve: We execute on quality and follow through on our commitments.
If you are an experienced marketing leader in the semiconductor industry who thrives on challenges and has a passion for driving revenue growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.