Director, Lab Operations

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$180,500 - $248,500•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in the field of construction, contract Management, Business operations, and any other operations related field.
5+ years’ experience leading multi-location organizations for a technology company.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Finance or Business Management.
Experience with all aspects of the facility life cycle - plan, transact, design, build and operate.
Demonstrated track record for driving continuous improvements with a view to improving operations performance and cost efficacy.
Demonstrated experience in leading and collaborating with virtual teams in a multi-national organization.
Demonstrated collaboration skills across own organization and partner organizations (IT, Procurement, Facilities, Security, Finance, Legal etc.) to drive and deliver exceptional service. Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Understands the commercial dynamics of wide spectrum of facilities-related service and equipment providers.
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families
Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function
Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources
Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems
Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans
Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans
Influences others internally and externally, including senior management
A strategy driven leader.
A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility
High energy and enthusiasm to drive exceptional business outcomes
Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company
Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization
Self-motivated and driven towards excellence
An inspiring leader
Situational awareness and decision-making ability appropriate for the situation

Nice To Haves

A strong knowledge of facilities systems and operations will be a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

Will be responsible for leading lab operation activities including but not limited to Tool installation for all SCLA labs including EPIC lab.
Lead strategic initiatives to improve velocity and productivity for Semiconductor Tool Installation and other aspects of Semiconductor lab operations.
Lead strategic programs and initiatives to create dashboards and improve effective communication to executives.
Drive facilities tool installation, sub fab abatement equipment, Gas delivery systems, Lab safety and evacuations with proactive planning, contract management strategies & solutions.
Provide technical guidance when needed to resolve technical challenges for facilities & BU and drive cost efficiency.
Drive ownership & accountability for Business Units, facilities and other cross-functional teams.
Lead contract management & Vendor Management strategies to drive long term solutions and cost savings.
Ensures that strategic project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.
Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
Ensure that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate.
Responsible for departmental budgets and spending requirements. Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.
Effectively assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development in addition to maximum productivity for the area. Responsible for conducting appraisals, feedback & handling work allocations for direct reports and approving the same for indirect reports.
Spearheads research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.
Responsible for overseeing the development, support, maintenance and implementation of all projects handled by the BU/ technology group through lower-level managers.
A leadership position, responsible for identifying functional linkages across the organization and developing appropriate processes and road maps for the BU/ technology group including hiring plans, training requirements, staffing etc.