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Senior Director IT SAP S/4HANA Transformation (Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing)

Applied Materials is launching a bold multiyear SAP S/4HANA transformation that will modernize the digital backbone of the worlds leading semiconductor equipment company. This program will unify global processes enhance visibility across complex engineertoorder operations and unlock new levels of automation speed and scalability.

Were reimagining how we design build deliver and service advanced semiconductor tool creating a cleaner more connected enterprise powered by realtime data and nextgeneration technologies. This is a rare opportunity to shape a transformation of global scale and influence how a multibilliondollar industry operates.

Join us and play a key role in building the digital foundation that will drive the future of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Director of IT to lead our multi-year SAP S/4HANA transformation from vision and roadmap through deployment and value realization. This leader will own end-to-end delivery across architecture data integrations security process design testing cutover and change management. The ideal candidate combines deep S/4 implementation experience enterprise transformation leadership (10 years) and exceptional executive communication and visual storytelling skills to drive clarity alignment and results

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end S/4 transformation roadmap scope execution strategy and operating model across global sites.

• Can translate enterprise vision into an executable S/4 roadmap with clear value levers.

• Operates with metrics and benefits realization at the center.

• Establish and lead multi-tier governance (SteerCo Design Authority Workstream PMs) ensuring fast escalation and decision cycles.

• Drive cross-functional alignment on standardization process simplification and system rationalization

• Simplifies complexity; guides senior leaders through options and trade-offs.

• Strong command of risk quality controls and delivery discipline.

• Produces clean visually appealing artifacts that drive alignment and decisions.

• Own program budget and forecasting; manage complex contracts/SOWs change orders and value-for-money.

• Balance speed risk and cost; ensure disciplined scope management

• Lead the multiyear S/4 program across planning design build validation deployment and global rollout.

• Stand up and lead multi-vendor SI teams; set SLAs and performance guardrails

• Enforce FittoStandard while preserving essential hightech differentiation.

• Oversee harmonization and global template development across PlantoProduce OrdertoCash ProcuretoPay ForecasttoStock Product Lifecycle and Service/Repair processes

• Build longterm internal capability and an S/4 Center of Excellence.

Required Qualifications

• 12 years leading enterprise IT transformations; 10 years in ERP/SAP programs.

• At least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations in manufacturing or high-tech.

• Experience with engineertoorder long leadtime manufacturing global supply chain and complex BOM structures.

• Demonstrated success guiding multi-vendor teams and large global programs.

• Exceptional executive communication presentation design and storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor equipment capital equipment or complex discrete manufacturing background.

• Experience with PP/DS EWM Group Reporting IBP or Central Finance.

• Exposure to PLM (Teamcenter/SAP) MES or digital factory initiatives.

• MBA or masters in a relevant field.

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