Director Of Operations Jobs

The Director of R&D Laboratory Operations for Pivotal provides strategic leadership, daily management, and continuous improvement of research and development laboratory operations and facilities across Pivotal locations, primarily in Fremont, California, and Reno, Nevada. The role also advises other global facilities as requested. It will primarily be based in Reno and requires travel to Pivotal facilities worldwide, with frequent travel to Fremont. The Director ensures laboratories and related facilities are properly built and operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements while supporting innovation, product development, and scientific excellence. The role oversees laboratory personnel, budgets, equipment, capital projects, operational policies, quality systems, and environmental, health, and safety programs, with particular attention to the safe installation and operation of hazardous liquid and gaseous semiconductor process chemistries. The role coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and product development teams; contributes to industry roadmaps, R&D, and product development in semiconductor fluid delivery and process control; and drives operational excellence through process improvement, resource optimization, and technology implementation. It may also advise on or implement enterprise software tools and, if requested, oversee CNC machine shop equipment and operations as well as small-scale cleanroom manufacturing and system integration activities.