Senior Director, IT – SAP S/4HANA Transformation (Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Own the end-to-end S/4 transformation roadmap, scope, execution strategy, and operating model across global sites. Can translate enterprise vision into an executable S/4 roadmap with clear value levers. Operates with metrics and benefits realization at the center. Establish and lead multi-tier governance (SteerCo, Design Authority, Workstream PMs), ensuring fast escalation and decision cycles. Drive cross-functional alignment on standardization, process simplification, and system rationalization Simplifies complexity; guides senior leaders through options and trade-offs. Strong command of risk, quality, controls, and delivery discipline. Produces clean, visually appealing artifacts that drive alignment and decisions. Own program budget and forecasting; manage complex contracts/SOWs, change orders, and value-for-money. Balance speed, risk, and cost; ensure disciplined scope management Lead the multi‑year S/4 program across planning, design, build, validation, deployment, and global rollout. Stand up and lead multi-vendor SI teams; set SLAs and performance guardrails Enforce Fit‑to‑Standard while preserving essential high‑tech differentiation. Oversee harmonization and global template development across Plan‑to‑Produce, Order‑to‑Cash, Procure‑to‑Pay, Forecast‑to‑Stock, Product Lifecycle, and Service/Repair processes Build long‑term internal capability and an S/4 Center of Excellence.

Requirements

12+ years leading enterprise IT transformations
10+ years in ERP/SAP programs
At least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations in manufacturing or high-tech
Experience with engineer‑to‑order, long lead‑time manufacturing, global supply chain, and complex BOM structures
Demonstrated success guiding multi-vendor teams and large global programs
Exceptional executive communication, presentation design, and storytelling skills
Semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, or complex discrete manufacturing background
MBA or master's in a relevant field

Nice To Haves

Experience with PP/DS, EWM, Group Reporting, IBP, or Central Finance
Exposure to PLM (Teamcenter/SAP), MES, or digital factory initiatives

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end S/4 transformation roadmap, scope, execution strategy, and operating model across global sites.
Translate enterprise vision into an executable S/4 roadmap with clear value levers.
Operate with metrics and benefits realization at the center.
Establish and lead multi-tier governance (SteerCo, Design Authority, Workstream PMs), ensuring fast escalation and decision cycles.
Drive cross-functional alignment on standardization, process simplification, and system rationalization
Simplify complexity; guide senior leaders through options and trade-offs.
Maintain strong command of risk, quality, controls, and delivery discipline.
Produce clean, visually appealing artifacts that drive alignment and decisions.
Own program budget and forecasting; manage complex contracts/SOWs, change orders, and value-for-money.
Balance speed, risk, and cost; ensure disciplined scope management
Lead the multi‑year S/4 program across planning, design, build, validation, deployment, and global rollout.
Stand up and lead multi-vendor SI teams; set SLAs and performance guardrails
Enforce Fit‑to‑Standard while preserving essential high‑tech differentiation.
Oversee harmonization and global template development across Plan‑to‑Produce, Order‑to‑Cash, Procure‑to‑Pay, Forecast‑to‑Stock, Product Lifecycle, and Service/Repair processes
Build long‑term internal capability and an S/4 Center of Excellence.