Strategic Business Development Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the data center / AI power system from grid to rack
• Build executive-level relationships with leading OEMs, ODM’s, EMS, influencers, and ecosystem partners to secure long-term design wins and strategic agreements
• Drive joint development programs, co-innovation projects, and technology partnerships to expand our SiC market presence
• Lead strategic contracts, licensing, and partnership negotiations—balancing revenue growth, risk mitigation, and long-term scalability
• Act as the external-facing advocate to ensure customer needs are reflected in product and roadmap planning
• Work closely with product line, sales, and engineering teams to align growth initiatives with technical capabilities and operational execution
• Monitor competitor activities, regulatory trends, and regional adoption to shape business development strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, sales or FAE within power semiconductors in industrial and energy related sectors
• Good understanding of power electronics and wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) technologies; ability to communicate technical value propositions to executive and engineering audiences
• Strong track record in securing strategic deals, JDPs, or long-term supply agreements with global automotive customers
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and executive relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel globally
• Meet and exceed Wolfspeed's assigned revenue on continuous growth targets
• Develop strategic account plans for assigned key accounts to support revenue targets consistent with the business unit strategies
• Qualify opportunity and determine if there is a fit for SiC power devices
• Support the customer through the design cycle from sample, prototype, pilot, pre-production, to production
• Build solid relationship with the stakeholders at assigned customers
• Inspire internal and external teams to achieve high expectations and breakthrough growth for Wolfspeed