Director, Business Unit Operations

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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.

Salary: $172,000.00 - $236,500.00

Location: Santa Clara, CA

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.

Lead team to deliver cross-functional execution of divisions' programs to meet and exceed objectives and financial goals. Manage and develop individual employees and may manage managers.

Ensure product portfolio prioritization within a division and align budget.

Track and adjust OPEX (operating expense) spending in alignment with project plans and spending targets. Ensure that AOP, financial and product objectives are met.

Responsible for business process creation and continuous improvement within the BU

Manage and drive division COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans and ePLCs to deliver GM (gross margin), lead-time and cycle time targets

Drive division level coordination of business continuity planning, crisis management, and safety compliance including lab safety practices

Ensure all ePLC (enhanced product lifecycle) project operational deliverables are supported and completed

Partner with Division GM and Staff to execute key non-technical programs. May serve as chief of staff. Develop and drive cross-divisional and cross-functional programs.

Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment

Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.