Provides leadership and direction through senior managers. Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple regions or diverse job families or departments within a major region or business unit. Develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives. Decisions are guided by company and segment/functional strategy and objectives. Directs and controls the activities of one or more functional areas.
Key Responsibilities
Directs a large process technology group responsible for research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines
Manages exceptionally complex, practical applications of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the division
Interacts and offers solutions to address external customers High Value Problems (HVP) on exceptionally complex process issues involving the division/segment
Leads strategic planning efforts to integrate research and development processes with both the unit and the Product Business Group's overall business plan
Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting process technology managers in the area of long-term strategy related to process development
Defines performance metrics and reports on organization's progress against specific goals
Responsible for alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues for the division/segment
Responsible for alpha and beta product release for the division/segment
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, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives
Problem Solving
Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions
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
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
15 Years of Experience
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