Applied Materials · 18 hours ago
Head of Workplace and Infrastructure, North America
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$192K/yr - $264K/yr
10+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce advanced chips and displays. They are seeking a Head of Workplace and Infrastructure for North America to lead the GWI organization and facility portfolio, managing operations across multiple locations and ensuring alignment with business strategies.
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Responsibilities
Engage directly and regularly with business unit executives to represent the function and align strategies on key priorities and plans for each site. Secure decisions for GWI related strategies and initiatives
Work with the GWI leadership team, of which you will be a member, to develop and implement a multi-year plan for the lab and office real estate portfolio, including strategy, business, financial and operational planning in alignment with the GWI goals and business strategy
Take the leading role in the entire life cycle of real estate and site services, spanning site selection, transactions, workplace and infrastructure design, construction project management, and facilities management operations for your portfolio
Manage Capital plans, annual Opex plans and forecasts, including development and implementation of cost efficiency efforts in partnership with finance and vendors
Apply an established framework of KPI’s and other performance management techniques to drive high levels of performance of our vendors. Track their performance and provide feedback using formal review procedures. Ensure that performance issues are quickly addressed and there is an established plan for continued improvement
Accountable for all site operations including technical facility and equipment maintenance and operations; and workplace services including food and beverage, janitorial, reception, office supplies, etc
Create a positive employee experience through our physical infrastructure and the facility-related services we provide
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
Challenge the status quo and drive innovations that have fundamental impacts and improvements on our ability as a function to deliver our mission at Applied Materials within your portfolio and region
Effectively utilize GWI guidelines, practices and leverage third parties as needed for successful delivery of office and lab planning, facility operations management, programs and projects consistent with agreed-upon service levels and budgets. Coordinate with global subject matter experts within the GWI organization and business groups to ensure participation and compliance with GWI standards and best practices
Lead regional strategy, financial, operational planning and business reviews
Ensure effective site/geographic area partnerships with key partner functions including IT, Procurement, Security, Finance, Legal and HR
Ensure that GWI is in compliance with all statutory and reporting regulations and Applied Materials policies and controls
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in the real estate, construction and operations-related field
5+ years experience leading multi-location organizations for a technology company
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Finance or Business Management
Experience with all aspects of the facility life cycle - plan, transact, design, build and operate
Demonstrated track record for driving continuous improvements with a view to improving facility performance and cost efficacy
Demonstrated experience in leading and collaborating with virtual teams in a multi-national organization
Demonstrated collaboration skills across own organization and partner organizations (IT, Procurement, Security, Finance, Legal etc.) to drive and deliver exceptional service. Ability to influence cross-functional teams
Understands the commercial dynamics of wide spectrum of facilities-related service and equipment providers
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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