Senior Manager - Lab Operations

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .

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
To succeed in this role requires a capacity for complexity and temperament that includes: 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.