Head of Advanced Manufacturing & Semiconductor Business – India

Role Title

Head of Semiconductor Business/Advanced Manufacturing India

Reporting Line

Reports to: Business Line Head Building & Places India

Role Purpose

The Head of Semiconductor/Advanced Manufacturing Business India is accountable for establishing scaling and leading AECOMs Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing business in India. The role will act as the market-facing leader and sector authority responsible for client leadership business development execution oversight and long-term capability building across semiconductor fabrication (FAB) cleanroom and OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test) facilities.

This role combines deep-sector expertise with strong commercial acumen and enterprise leadership to build a sustainable high-growth practice.

Key Accountabilities

1. Business Leadership & Practice Scale-Up

• Own and drive the growth strategy for AECOM Indias Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing business aligned with regional and global priorities.
• Establish the semiconductor/advanced manufacturing practice as a strategic growth engine within Building & Places with a clear market positioning across FAB OSAT and advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Develop a robust opportunity pipeline and translate pursuits into profitable consulting-led engagements.
• Balance growth ambition with commercial discipline risk management and long-term sustainability.

2. Market Leadership & Client Acquisition

• Act as the externally accountable leader for key semiconductor and advanced manufacturing clients in India.
• Build and sustain senior-level (CXO and Board-level) relationships with:
  • Global and regional semiconductor manufacturers
  • OSAT operators
  • Government bodies and ecosystem partners
  • Developers investors and EPC partners
• Lead major pursuits proposals and negotiations shaping win strategies and commercial decisions.
• Represent AECOM in industry forums government interactions and market platforms related to semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.

3. Client Management & Strategic Advisory

• Serve as trusted advisor to clients on the planning design and delivery of high-performance semiconductor facilities.
• Guide clients on best practices related to cleanroom environments tool installation readiness phasing strategies and operational resilience.
• Support advisory owners engineer PMC/PMCM and technical due diligence engagements.

4. Delivery Oversight & Execution Governance

• Provide strategic oversight for major semiconductor programs and projects to ensure:
  • Quality and technical excellence
  • Schedule and cost certainty
  • Margin protection and risk control
• Partner closely with Operations team who retain responsibility for day-to-day delivery and resource management.
• Act as escalation point for complex technical commercial or stakeholder issues.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements cleanroom standards (SEMI / ISO) and client operational expectations.

5. Technical & Sector Leadership

• Act as Sector SME for Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing within AECOM India.
• Lead technical strategy across cleanrooms FABs and OSAT facilities including:
  • HVAC and environmental control systems
  • Process utilities and gases
  • Facility and tool integration
  • Commissioning and handover readiness
• Drive innovation standardization and lessons learned across projects.

6. Team & Capability Development

• Build and lead a focused Semiconductor leadership nucleus including sector SMEs and client/account leaders.
• Develop scalable delivery and advisory capabilities in:
  • Semiconductor facility design management
  • Program and construction management (PMCM)
  • Digital and integrated engineering
• Mentor senior leaders and project teams creating succession depth and technical excellence.
• Foster a high-performance collaborative and inclusive culture aligned with AECOM values.

7. Governance Risk & Enterprise Contribution

• Ensure strong governance contract management and risk discipline across all semiconductor engagements.
• Contribute to Building & Places leadership forums and cross-sector collaboration.
• Align with regional and global semiconductor initiatives sharing market intelligence and best practices.

This role is positioned as the single-point leadership role for Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing in India with shared delivery ownership through the Building & Places operational structure experience to assure competence as a fully trained worker.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or masters degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 20 years of experience in semiconductor and/or advanced manufacturing facility design and project delivery.
• Direct experience delivering at least one semiconductor project at site (FAB or OSAT).
• Proven leadership in Program Project and Construction Management (PMCM) for cleanroom FAB and OSAT facilities.
• Strong understanding of SEMI and ISO cleanroom standards HVAC systems process utilities tool install coordination and facility integration.
• Demonstrated success in client-facing leadership business development and stakeholder management.
• Experience with OSAT facility planning and delivery is highly desirable.

Additional Information :

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
• Credibility with senior clients and industry stakeholders.
• Excellent communication negotiation and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate effectively across site-based and office-based environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs dictate.

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About AECOM 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time