Business Unit Operations Director

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.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Either manage a Division(s) or P&L or a Segment operational Program Management Office.
2. Develop and drive cross-functional execution of programs across Multiple Regions/ BUsand/or Applied Segments to meet and exceed business and financial goals.
3. Coordinate product portfolio prioritization and budget alignment. Manage division COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans linearity build plan to deliver GM (gross margin) targets. Drive planning and operational execution to ensure optimal balance sheet performance including optimization of cash and inventory management.
4. Achieve tactical alignment of the division(s) objectives with segment and AMAT plans. Own multiple interface points with Segments/Functions outside of division including supply chain AGS
5. Responsible for business process creation and drive specific plans for continuous improvement
6. Reduce E2E BU cycle time from receipt of order to customer delivery and from product development to product retirement
7. Ensure all ePLC (enhanced product lifecycle) project operational deliverables are supported and completed. Obtain/allocate necessary operations resources as required.
8. Develop and Drive cross divisional programs

Functional Knowledge

• Recognized as guru or external expert in a function
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories techniques and/or technologies within own field

Business Expertise

• Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business

Leadership

• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership

Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions

Impact

• Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates with senior management customers regulators or vendors to influence decisions

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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.