Chief of Staff to the Managing Director – Intel Customer Support

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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.

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Aligned to Managing Director / Intel account hub (flexible)

Role Summary

The Chief of Staff (CoS)to the Managing Director is a trusted advisor and execution partner with a primary focus on enabling successful delivery and partnership with Intel a critical strategic customer for Applied Materials. This role ensures alignment between Applied Materials strategy operational execution and Intels business technology and manufacturing priorities.

The Chief of Staff serves as a force multiplier for the Managing Directordriving disciplined execution crossfunctional alignment and proactive issue resolution across a highly matrixed customer-facing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Customer Alignment

• Partner with the Managing Director to define and execute account-level strategy aligned to Intels technology roadmaps factory ramps and business priorities
• Translate customer commitments into clear internal execution plans across engineering operations supply chain field service and support teams
• Ensure Applied Materials leadership is aligned on Intel-specific priorities risks and opportunities

Executive Advisory & Decision Support

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Managing Director on Intel account performance escalation management and long-term partnership strategy
• Prepare executive briefings customer reviews and materials for Intel leadership engagements
• Synthesize complex technical operational and commercial data into clear executive recommendations

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Drive operating cadence for the Intel account (e.g. staff meetings QBRs escalation reviews milestone tracking)
• Track progress against customer commitments KPIs and SLAs; ensure follow-through on actions
• Partner closely with Finance HR Legal Supply Chain and Operations to ensure disciplined execution and governance

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the connective tissue across global functions supporting Intel (Engineering Global Services Manufacturing Logistics IT Quality)
• Influence outcomes across teams without direct authority to unblock issues impacting customer success
• Anticipate dependencies and risks that could impact Intel fab operations or ramp schedules

Customer Interface & Escalation Management

• Support preparation and follow-up for critical customer meetings and engagements
• Lead or coordinate executive-level escalations to resolution in partnership with senior leaders
• Represent the Managing Director in cross-functional or customer-facing forums as appropriate

Communications & Change Management

• Ensure consistent clear internal messaging regarding Intel priorities commitments and expectations
• Support change management efforts tied to customer demands organizational shifts or operational improvements
• Enable transparency and alignment across leadership levels

Special Projects

• Lead high-impact initiatives related to customer delivery process optimization or strategic growth on the Intel account
• Manage time-sensitive or confidential initiatives on behalf of the Managing Director

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 812 years of experience in strategy operations program management consulting or customer-facing leadership roles
• Experience supporting large strategic customersin a complex matrixed organization
• Strong executive communication analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure customer-critical environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment high-tech manufacturing or global operations
• Previous experience working directly with Intel or similarly complex tier-1 customers
• Background in management consulting corporate strategy or enterprise program leadership
• Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders without formal authority

Key Competencies

• Executive presence and sound judgment
• Customer-first mindset with strong business acumen
• High integrity discretion and accountability
• Strong stakeholder influence and conflict resolution skills
• Bias for action and operational rigor

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring Applied Materials delivers consistent high-quality execution for Intel while strengthening a long-term strategic partnership. The Chief of Staff enables focus alignment and speedensuring customer commitments translate into measurable outcomes.

Additional Information

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