Head of SMT US

ZEISS•Dublin, CA

About The Position

The Head of SMT - US is responsible for leading and managing the overall operations and resources, ensuring the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. This role represents the organization and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing one voice to represent ZEISS SMT. The Head of SMT - US plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive work environment, building a cohesive, collaborative and high-performing team that drives the strategic direction of the organization. This includes business development, field marketing, leading the technology roadmaps, maintaining the installation basis, product sales and continuously developing partnerships, including but not limited to ZEISS SMT, ZEISS INC, ZEISS SMT SSC teams and our customers. Finally, this person is responsible for developing the SMT - US organization, reporting structures, synergies and driving the cultural development of team leaders and members including talent management.

Requirements

10 years of experience in semiconductor-related industries, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles within a similar organization
Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related field
Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a similar organization
Strong strategic thinking, planning and decision-making skills
Financial acumen and experience in budget management
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
Capability to work in matrix organization and manage your senior managers
Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving goals

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Lead and develop the executive team and senior management.
Develop and execute strategic plans to advance the organization’s mission and objectives.
Identify opportunities for growth and improvement and allocate resources accordingly.
Manage the organization's budget and financial resources, ensuring financial stability and accountability through effective financial planning, reporting, and auditing processes.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, clients, and the community.
Advocate for the organization’s interests and mission.
Ensure meeting sales objectives and implementing negotiation excellence.
Establish performance metrics (KPI) and evaluate organizational progress towards goals.
Implement corrective actions as necessary ensuring objectives are met.
Ensure the organization adheres to legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of governance and ethical conduct.
Oversee daily operations ensuring efficient and effective management of resources.
Implement policies / procedures to enhance productivity and compliance.
Manages customer relations and facilitates global way of work for customers which are headquartered in USA.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure the recruitment, retention, and development of high-quality staff.