APAC Technical Marketing Manager I Leading global semiconductor company

Job Description

AI and data infrastructure ecosystems across APAC are changing fast. This role connects regional market dynamics, customer technology roadmaps, ecosystem movements, and internal business unit priorities. You will spot technology turning points early, turn complex technical and ecosystem findings into clear commercial strategies, and drive early alignment among Sales, BU, and ecosystem partners. The role is key to helping APAC see market shifts coming, shape the next wave of opportunities, and speed up strategic growth ahead of industry change.

Key Responsibilities

Technology & Ecosystem Insights

• Spot emerging technology shifts across AI, cloud, automotive, edge, and next-gen computing ecosystems
• Assess how the ecosystem, the competition, and customer architectures are evolving across APAC
• Build structured regional technology insights that feed BU and Sales strategic planning
• Find where global roadmap assumptions don’t match what is happening in APAC markets
• Use AI-powered tools in day-to-day work to raise efficiency, quality, and impact, with good judgment and in line with company policies and legal requirements
• Help build a continuous-improvement culture by finding, piloting, and sharing AI-driven improvements within your area of responsibility

BU Partnership & Market Alignment

• Turn regional customer needs and ecosystem changes into concrete BU priorities
• Shape roadmap direction with structured technical and commercial insights
• Act as APAC’s strategic point of contact for Sales, BU, Product, and Engineering teams
• Combine customer and ecosystem input into scalable business and technology recommendations

Technical Commercialization & Sales Enablement

• Turn complex technologies into scalable commercial stories and go-to-market strategies
• Build technical enablement frameworks and sales playbooks for new markets
• Prepare the organization for transitions to emerging technologies
• Scale technical know-how across APAC Sales and ecosystem teams

Ecosystem Building & Strategic Engagement

• Build strategic partnerships with startups, system integrators, ODM/OEM partners, hyperscalers, and emerging ecosystem players
• Detect early ecosystem shifts and spot strategic partnership opportunities
• Connect APAC ecosystem stakeholders with internal business units
• Support strategic engagements with customers and partners in technically complex areas

Opportunity Development & Strategic Growth

• Find and shape early technology opportunities before they go mainstream
• Help incubate new business models and ecosystem initiatives
• Lead early market sensing and frame strategic opportunities in future growth areas
• Work with Sales leadership to speed up strategic expansion across APAC

Basic Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in technical marketing, product management, sales enablement, ecosystem development, or strategic technology roles
• Deep knowledge of AI, cloud, data center, automotive, edge, and next-gen computing ecosystems
• Proven ability to turn complex technical and ecosystem dynamics into strategic business recommendations and communicate them to executives
• Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, BU, Engineering, and Product
• Strong strategic thinking and market sensing in fast-changing technology environments
• Hands-on experience building technical-commercial narratives, GTM frameworks, and ecosystem engagement strategies
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Basic digital skills, including using AI tools for research, analysis, content creation, problem-solving, or day-to-day operations relevant to the role

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or relevant technical master’s) is a plus
• Experience in semiconductor, AI/cloud, hyperscaler, automotive, or the broader technology industry is a plus
• Strong network across APAC technology ecosystems
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership who thrives in ambiguous environments
• Able to lead fast-moving strategic initiatives with high cross-functional complexity on your own