Director, Business Unit Operations

Key Responsibilities

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.

Functional Knowledge

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

Business Expertise

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

Leadership

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

Problem Solving

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

Impact

• 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

Interpersonal Skills

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

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

### Languages:

### Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

None

Salary Range:

$168,000.00 - $231,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.