Senior Director, Technology Alliances and Strategy

Senior Director-Technology Alliance and Strategy

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Here’s the Gist:
The Senior Director of Technology Alliance and Strategy will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive technology alliance strategy that aligns with Wolfspeed's growth objectives and market trends. This strategic leader will drive cross-functional integration, foster key partnerships, and lead high-impact special projects while representing Wolfspeed within the industry. 

The Day-to-Day

Ecosystem & Alliance Strategy 

• Develop and maintain a multi-year technology alliance strategy in alignment with Wolfspeed's growth objectives. 

• Identify, prioritize, and establish strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and collaborations to enhance technical capabilities and market positioning. 

• Evaluate partner technology roadmaps for alignment with Wolfspeed’s strengths and future technology directions. 

Strategic Special Projects 

• Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that involve external technology stakeholders, complex negotiations, or market entry strategies. 

• Coordinate technical due diligence, integration planning, and execution for joint R&D programs and co-development initiatives. 

Internal Cross-Functional Integration 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the “Technology Innovation” team to ensure coordination between external alliances and internal technology roadmaps. 

• Collaborate with product, operations, and commercial teams to integrate partnerships and technology strategies into product offerings and go-to-market plans. 

• Engage with R&D leaders to align partner capabilities and intellectual property strategies with development execution plans. 

• Partner with business units to align alliance activities with strategic objectives. 

• Establish governance structures, decision frameworks, and performance metrics for strategic technology partnerships. 

External Representation & Influence 

• Represent Wolfspeed in discussions with partners and key industry stakeholders. 

• Build and maintain relationships across technology partners to foster collaboration. 

• Influence industry dialogue by guiding technology adoption and collaboration models. 

Qualifications: 

• 15+ years of leadership experience in semiconductor, electronics, or related high-tech industries, with a strong mix of technology and business expertise. 

• Proven success in developing and executing strategic partnerships or technology alliances that deliver measurable business value. 

• Strong technical foundation in semiconductors, materials, systems, or manufacturing, with the ability to engage credibly with engineering leaders and technical partners. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across technical, commercial, and legal domains. 

• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills. 

Key Competencies: 

• Strategic partnership building: Ability to identify mutual value and create win-win alliance structures. 

• Technology-business fluency: Skilled at translating technical strengths into commercial advantage. 

• Cross-functional leadership: Adept at aligning internal teams with external stakeholders. 

• Deal execution: Experienced in structuring and operationalizing partnerships. 

• Global perspective: Comfortable navigating international markets and multicultural ecosystems. 

Organizational Fit and Relationships: 

• Reports to: CTO 

• Collaborates with: Technology Innovation team, R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Commercial teams. 

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

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