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Managing Director roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related specialty field. No lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and the 5,400-visa annual cap has never been exhausted, so qualified Singaporean professionals can apply directly at the U.S. embassy in Singapore.
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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$224,000.00 - $308,000.00
Location:
Santa Clara, CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Role Summary
The Managing Director, IT Solution Architecture — Global Services leads the technology strategy, architecture, and delivery partnership for Applied Materials’ global service organization. This role owns the end-to-end IT solution landscape supporting a large installed base and 10,000+ field engineers, enabling scalable, reliable, and intelligent service operations.
This leader will manage a team of IT solution architects and play a critical role in shaping and executing the migration from a customized SAP CRM and homegrown FSM solutions to SAP S/4HANA–based service capabilities, while introducing AI-driven innovations that improve service efficiency, uptime, and customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Service Technology Strategy & Architecture
- Define and own the target-state architecture and multi-year roadmap for global service and field operations.
- Modernize fragmented FSM and service solutions into a scalable, standardized SAP S/4HANA service architecture.
- Establish architectural standards for service processes, integrations, data, mobility, security, and resilience.
SAP Service Transformation Leadership
- Provide architecture leadership for the SAP S/4HANA service transformation, including transition from customized SAP CRM and legacy FSM tools.
- Design integrated service processes spanning installed base, work orders, contracts, warranties, entitlements, parts, billing, and finance.
- Partner with SAP program leadership to ensure service requirements are built into the core S/4 journey—not treated as extensions.
Field Service Management (FSM)
- Lead FSM capabilities including dispatching and scheduling, technician mobility, guided workflows, parts and logistics integration, and service execution at customer sites.
- Ensure solutions support global scale, regional variability, and high-availability field operations.
AI-Enabled Service Innovation
- Drive practical AI use cases across service operations, such as technician assist, predictive maintenance, scheduling and parts optimization, and case triage.
- Ensure AI solutions are secure, governed, and embedded into daily workflows with measurable business impact.
Business Partnership & Delivery
- Act as a senior technology partner to Service Operations, Service Product Management, and Finance.
- Translate business priorities into clear solution options, roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Oversee delivery governance to ensure quality, adoption, and performance outcomes.
Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of solution architects aligned to service domains.
- Establish consistent architecture practices, reusable patterns, and strong collaboration across IT and the business.
Qualifications
Required
- 12+ years of enterprise IT experience with significant leadership in field service and service operations systems.
- Strong experience with SAP service solutions (SAP CRM service and/or S/4HANA Service) and large ERP transformations.
- Deep understanding of FSM processes and technician-centric solutions.
- Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional technology initiatives.
- Experience with FSM platforms such as SAP FSM, ServiceMax, Salesforce Field Service, IFS, or similar.
- Experience applying AI/ML or GenAI to service operations.
- Background in industrial, manufacturing, or semiconductor equipment environments.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
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. 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$224,000.00 - $308,000.00
Location:
Santa Clara, CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Role Summary
The Managing Director, IT Solution Architecture — Global Services leads the technology strategy, architecture, and delivery partnership for Applied Materials’ global service organization. This role owns the end-to-end IT solution landscape supporting a large installed base and 10,000+ field engineers, enabling scalable, reliable, and intelligent service operations.
This leader will manage a team of IT solution architects and play a critical role in shaping and executing the migration from a customized SAP CRM and homegrown FSM solutions to SAP S/4HANA–based service capabilities, while introducing AI-driven innovations that improve service efficiency, uptime, and customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Service Technology Strategy & Architecture
- Define and own the target-state architecture and multi-year roadmap for global service and field operations.
- Modernize fragmented FSM and service solutions into a scalable, standardized SAP S/4HANA service architecture.
- Establish architectural standards for service processes, integrations, data, mobility, security, and resilience.
SAP Service Transformation Leadership
- Provide architecture leadership for the SAP S/4HANA service transformation, including transition from customized SAP CRM and legacy FSM tools.
- Design integrated service processes spanning installed base, work orders, contracts, warranties, entitlements, parts, billing, and finance.
- Partner with SAP program leadership to ensure service requirements are built into the core S/4 journey—not treated as extensions.
Field Service Management (FSM)
- Lead FSM capabilities including dispatching and scheduling, technician mobility, guided workflows, parts and logistics integration, and service execution at customer sites.
- Ensure solutions support global scale, regional variability, and high-availability field operations.
AI-Enabled Service Innovation
- Drive practical AI use cases across service operations, such as technician assist, predictive maintenance, scheduling and parts optimization, and case triage.
- Ensure AI solutions are secure, governed, and embedded into daily workflows with measurable business impact.
Business Partnership & Delivery
- Act as a senior technology partner to Service Operations, Service Product Management, and Finance.
- Translate business priorities into clear solution options, roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Oversee delivery governance to ensure quality, adoption, and performance outcomes.
Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of solution architects aligned to service domains.
- Establish consistent architecture practices, reusable patterns, and strong collaboration across IT and the business.
Qualifications
Required
- 12+ years of enterprise IT experience with significant leadership in field service and service operations systems.
- Strong experience with SAP service solutions (SAP CRM service and/or S/4HANA Service) and large ERP transformations.
- Deep understanding of FSM processes and technician-centric solutions.
- Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional technology initiatives.
- Experience with FSM platforms such as SAP FSM, ServiceMax, Salesforce Field Service, IFS, or similar.
- Experience applying AI/ML or GenAI to service operations.
- Background in industrial, manufacturing, or semiconductor equipment environments.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
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. 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Verify your degree matches the role
H-1B1 visa requires the Managing Director position to qualify as a specialty occupation tied to a specific field. A general management degree may not satisfy this if the employer's job description lists broad leadership duties without a defined disciplinary requirement.
Target employers with existing LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have already filed Labor Condition Applications for Managing Director or senior leadership roles, confirming they understand H-1B1 sponsorship and aren't encountering it for the first time with your application.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for Managing Director in that metro area. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up Wage Level III or IV benchmarks before salary discussions begin.
Prepare board-level documentation for specialty occupation
Consular officers scrutinize senior executive roles for specialty occupation eligibility. Bring your degree transcripts, an employer letter detailing the technical or analytical functions of the role, and any professional certifications that tie your background to the specific discipline.
Clarify the LCA covers your actual worksite
Managing Directors who oversee multiple offices or travel between client sites create LCA compliance risk for employers. Confirm with your employer that the certified LCA reflects your primary worksite, and that they understand DOL obligations for any secondary locations.
Understand the consulate timeline for your visa stamp
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 Singapore applications go directly to the U.S. embassy in Singapore without USCIS adjudication. Most consular decisions on H-1B visa1 petitions come within a few business days of the interview, so plan your start date around appointment availability, not USCIS processing queues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Managing Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. A Managing Director role qualifies if it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific discipline, such as finance, engineering, or information technology. Broadly defined executive roles listing generic leadership duties without a defined field often fail this test at the consulate. The employer's job description and your degree must align on a specific specialty.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from H-1B for Managing Director candidates?
H-1B1 Singapore bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed at the U.S. embassy in Singapore rather than through USCIS. The annual cap of 5,400 visas has never filled, so Singaporean professionals aren't competing in a random selection. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, meaning you can't pursue a green card concurrently while on this status.
How can I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Singapore visas for Managing Director roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for senior leadership roles, so you can focus outreach on companies that have already navigated H-1B1 sponsorship. This is faster than cold-applying to companies that may not know the process or have never filed for a Singaporean national before.
What happens if my Managing Director title changes after the LCA is certified?
If your role, duties, or worksite change materially after the LCA is certified, your employer must file an amended LCA reflecting the updated terms before the change takes effect. For Managing Directors who take on broader responsibilities or relocate to a new metro area, non-compliance with DOL LCA requirements can jeopardize your status.
Can a Managing Director on H-1B1 Singapore sponsor a spouse for work authorization?
H-1B1 dependents, including spouses, are admitted on H-4 status. H-4 visa holders are not automatically authorized to work in the United States. Unlike H-4 spouses of certain H-1B holders with approved I-140 petitions, H-4 dependents of H-1B1 holders are not eligible for an Employment Authorization Document under current USCIS rules.
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