Director, Systems Engineering & Strategic Programs

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 196,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, Texas, is seeking a senior systems engineering leader to guide a talented team. You will design, develop and implement complete engineering programs, manage budgets, and ensure on-time releases that meet strategic objectives.

You will create long-range plans, develop engineering strategies, and align work with business goals. The role requires leading managers, collaborating with internal and external customers, and delivering measurable results through rigorous

Qualifications

• Experience leading systems engineering groups and large programs.
• Ability to develop long-range plans and strategies.
• Proven ability to align programs with business direction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective executive communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages a systems engineering group responsible for the design, development and implementation of complete engineering programs.
• Develops long-range plans and general engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications.
• Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development.
• Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design.
• Works with business group management teams to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes are aligned with the organization’s direction.
• Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions’ progress against specific goals.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving the unit’s products

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Business Expertise

Impact

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, Texas, is seeking a senior systems engineering leader to guide a talented team. You will design, develop and implement complete engineering programs, manage budgets, and ensure on-time releases that meet strategic objectives.

You will create long-range plans, develop engineering strategies, and align work with business goals. The role requires leading managers, collaborating with internal and external customers, and delivering measurable results through rigorous