Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s definition of Winning.

Applied Global Services (AGS) offers consulting, spare parts, and services to improve the performance and productivity of customer’s equipment and fab operations. Industry trends— materials engineering, remote access, deep learning, and augmented reality—have led to significant advances in how the AGS group supports its global customers. From development through production, as device specifications become more stringent, AGS’ service offerings have helped customers achieve important yield, output, and cost improvements at every step of the semiconductor fab life cycle. Applied Materials is looking for an experienced executive to provide overall vision and direction to the AGS Region. He/she will be responsible for metric reporting and forecasting, leading the organization through performance and process improvement, and setting overall budget and strategic direction. This position requires close coordination and strong working relationships with other regional functional departments as well as division and headquarters' functional leaders. This executive position resides within the AGS Leadership Team and reports to the CVP, Customer Service and Sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the staff to ensure all customer installation, repair and maintenance activity is performed in compliance with Company policies, business processes and quality standards.
• Requires both effective management of daily activities and development of process improvements to address any identified deficiencies.
• In concert with the Region Finance Team, responsible for annual budgeting and monthly forecast updates for operating expenses and capital expenditures.
• Must build strong working relationship with regional peers, particularly those in Engineering, Marketing, Human Resources, Business Services and Finance, to ensure alignment on daily operations and strategic initiatives to achieve common business goals.
• Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and operational processes for the department that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Stay knowledgeable of competition and important emerging technologies and standards.
• Establish a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, always challenging the team to find new ways to improve the customer experience and drive improved business performance.
• Develop the departmental management team, building their capabilities as individuals and as a team, and preparing future leaders for additional responsibilities.
• Develop a strong working relationship with Divisional and Corporate functional leaders, ensuring alignment with Company's standards and objectives, and providing input and feedback on field operational challenges and support needs.

Key Qualifications

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories, and practices as well as the changing business environment.
• Business Expertise
• Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business, and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

• Leads a business unit through multiple levels of managers across a diverse employee base in multiple cities / countries.
• Can lead through direct management responsibilities and influencing resources that are not directly reporting into the organization

Problem Solving

• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions
• Anticipates challenges

Impact

• Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of
• segment/function.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes presents and defends complicated or delicate issues

Experience & Skills

• Preferred, BA/BS in Engineering or Business/Operational Management
• 7-10 years of progressive functional experience, within a complex global company. At least 3 -5 years as leader/manager of a Field Services Organization
• Strong Business and Financial Acumen
• Strong communications skills displayed through effective written communications, both technical and non-technical, and the ability to present in a manner of influence and impact.
• Displayed ability to apply knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance operational goals and objectives.

Qualifications

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Additional Information

Shift:

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

Travel:

Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payment Plan:

None

U.S. Salary Range:

$280,000.00 - $385,000.00

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. 

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Remote job, Relocation, Shift work,

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