Director, IT Business Operations

Intel•Hillsboro, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT organization is seeking a Director/Senior Manager of Business Operations to lead a centralized team supporting Global IT segments. This role is critical to driving financial execution, operational rigor, and strategic decision-making across the organization, for both Capital and Expense management across GIT. This leader owns the development of the Plan of Record (POR) in close partnership with Finance, ensuring accurate financial planning, strong reporting, and clear multi-year insights to the CIO. Beyond financial oversight, the role is focused on solving complex business problems, enabling data-driven decisions, and improving how the organization operates. The Director/Senior Manager serves as a trusted advisor to IT segment and department leaders, leveraging funding strategies to enable new critical initiatives, remove constraints, and deliver outcomes while maintaining overall budget discipline. This role translates financial and operational data into actionable strategies that drive efficiency, cost optimization, and business impact. Execution speed and Customer perspective (outside-in vs Inside-out mindset) is paramount for this role. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional planning and execution, driving cost efficiencies and productivity improvements, and establishing scalable, compliant business operations processes and frameworks. The role partners closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment, governance, and organizational health. This position also leads and develops a high-performing team of business operations professionals, with full accountability for performance, deliverables, and capability building. Success in this role requires setting clear direction, driving disciplined execution, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Proven ability to influence and partner with senior and executive stakeholders on strategic and operational decisions. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics. Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with competing priorities and high expectations. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and resolving complex business challenges across multiple stakeholder groups. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations. Advanced proficiency in data analysis (e.g., Excel) and ability to communicate complex information in a simple, compelling manner. Track record of building and developing high-performing teams, including coaching and mentoring talent. Comfortable working across global teams, functions, and both business and technical domains. SharePoint, or similar tools; experience with Power BI or comparable analytics tools preferred. Demonstrated experience managing financial planning, budgeting, and headcount processes including associated systems and tools. Combined experience in IT and Finance environments required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 7+ years of industry experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent experience in Business Operations, IT, or Finance.
7+ years of experience communicating across organizations and levels, including developing and delivering data-driven insights and presentations to senior leadership.
7+ years of experience working with business data and Microsoft Office tools, including advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration platforms such as Teams.
Combined experience in IT and Finance environments required.
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior and executive stakeholders on strategic and operational decisions.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with competing priorities and high expectations.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and resolving complex business challenges across multiple stakeholder groups.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Advanced proficiency in data analysis (e.g., Excel).
Ability to communicate complex information in a simple, compelling manner.
Track record of building and developing high-performing teams, including coaching and mentoring talent.
Comfortable working across global teams, functions, and both business and technical domains.
Demonstrated experience managing financial planning, budgeting, and headcount processes including associated systems and tools.
Must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
Experience in the semiconductor or related technology industry a plus.
Proven project and program management experience, including leading cross-functional initiatives.
Experience with Power BI or comparable analytics tools preferred.
Experience with SharePoint, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Lead a centralized team supporting Global IT segments.
Drive financial execution, operational rigor, and strategic decision-making.
Develop the Plan of Record (POR) in partnership with Finance.
Ensure accurate financial planning, strong reporting, and multi-year insights.
Solve complex business problems and enable data-driven decisions.
Improve organizational operations.
Serve as a trusted advisor to IT segment and department leaders.
Leverage funding strategies to enable new initiatives and remove constraints.
Translate financial and operational data into actionable strategies.
Drive efficiency, cost optimization, and business impact.
Lead cross-functional planning and execution.
Drive cost efficiencies and productivity improvements.
Establish scalable, compliant business operations processes and frameworks.
Partner closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and other corporate functions.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of business operations professionals.
Set clear direction, drive disciplined execution, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Influence and partner with senior and executive stakeholders on strategic and operational decisions.
Operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with competing priorities and high expectations.
Lead cross-functional initiatives and resolve complex business challenges.
Manage financial planning, budgeting, and headcount processes.