Business Unit Operations Lead

About the role

Join Applied Materials in Austin to lead business unit operations, driving financial performance, cost efficiency, and safety across the division.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with product line or division management on cross‑functional execution of programs to meet and exceed division and financial goals.
• Coordinate product line or division portfolio prioritization and budget alignment.
• Ensure OPEX spending aligns with project plans and targets.
• Manage business process creation and continuous improvement.
• Drive division COGS reduction plans to achieve gross‑margin targets.
• Coordinate division‑level business continuity planning and crisis management.
• Drive division safety compliance, including lab safety practices.
• Support and complete all ePLC operational deliverables.

Required profile

• Demonstrates depth or breadth of expertise in a specialized discipline.
• Interprets business challenges and recommends best practices.
• Leads functional teams or projects with moderate complexity.
• Leads others to solve complex problems using sophisticated analytical thought.
• Impacts achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates viewpoints.

Required skills

• Experience with OPEX budgeting and cost management.
• Knowledge of COGS reduction and gross‑margin improvement.
• Business process creation and continuous improvement.
• Business continuity planning and crisis management.
• Lab safety compliance.

What we offer

• Salary range $116,000 – $159,500.
• Full‑time position in Austin, TX.
• Supportive work culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.
• Eligibility for bonus and stock award programs.