Senior Director, Business Unit Operations - (M7)

Key Responsibilities

Lead team to deliver cross-functional execution of BU's programs to meet and exceed business unit objectives and financial goals. Report performance and align on required corrective actions. Manage and develop managers and employees.

Ensure product portfolio prioritization across multiple divisions and align budget and interface points across support organizations.

Track and adjust OPEX (operating expense) spending in alignment with project plans and spending targets. Ensure that AOP, financial and product objectives are met.

Responsible for business process creation and continuous improvement across the Segment. Align objectives with support organizations

Manage and drive multiple division COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans and ePLCs to deliver GM (gross margin), lead-time and cycle time targets

Drive multiple divisions or BU level coordination of business continuity planning, crisis management, and safety compliance including lab safety practices

Ensure all ePLC (enhanced product lifecycle) project operational deliverables are supported and completed. Obtain and allocate necessary product development support resources as required

Partner with multiple Divisions or BU GM and Staff to execute key non-technical programs. May serve as chief of staff. Develop and drive cross-divisional and cross-functional programs.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment

Business Expertise

• Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

• Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives

Problem Solving

• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions

Impact

• Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function

Interpersonal Skills

• Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:
15+ Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.