Head of SMT

Jobtailor; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (California) seeks a visionary CEO to lead the SMT-US organization, develop the executive team, and advance the mission through strategic planning, resource allocation, and strong financial stewardship. This role requires a master’s in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics, and at least 10 years in senior leadership within the semiconductor sector.

The candidate will drive governance, compliance, growth, and stakeholder relationships while fostering

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior leadership roles in semiconductor environments.
• Proven ability to lead executive teams and manage budgets.
• Strong strategic planning, decision-making and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and foster a productive work environment.
• Lead the executive team and senior management to meet growth objectives.
• Develop and execute strategic plans advancing the organization’s mission.
• Identify growth opportunities and allocate resources effectively.
• Oversee budget, financial planning, reporting, and auditing.
• Ensure governance, regulatory compliance and ethical standards.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Leadership Development

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Compliance and Governance

Education

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Materials Science

Master’s in Physics

Job description

• Provide visionary leadership and foster a positive, productive work environment
• Lead and develop the executive team and senior management
• Develop and execute strategic plans advancing the organization’s mission and objectives
• Identify growth and improvement opportunities and allocate resources
• Manage the organization’s budget and financial resources
• Ensure financial stability and accountability through planning, reporting and auditing
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, clients and the community
• Advocate for the organization’s interests and mission
• Ensure sales objectives are met and implement negotiation excellence
• Establish KPIs and evaluate organizational progress
• Implement corrective actions as necessary
• Ensure legal, regulatory, governance and ethical compliance
• Oversee daily operations and resource management
• Implement policies and procedures to enhance productivity and compliance
• Manage customer relations and facilitate a global way of work for customers headquartered in the USA
• Foster innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Ensure recruitment, retention and development of high-quality staff
• Develop the SMT-US organization, reporting structures, synergies and culture

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in semiconductor-related industries
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles within a similar organization
• Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related field
• Strong strategic thinking, planning and decision-making skills
• Financial acumen and experience in budget management
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
• Capability to work in matrix organization and manage senior managers
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving goals

Core Competencies

Demonstrates visionary leadership and strategic planning capabilities, with a strong focus on financial management and compliance in the semiconductor industry. Proven ability to build relationships, inspire teams, and drive organizational growth and improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management
• Leadership Development
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Compliance and Governance

Hard Skills

• Budget Management
• KPI Establishment
• Auditing
• Resource Allocation
• Decision‑Making
• Strategic Execution
• Operational Oversight
• Policy Implementation
• Sales Objectives Achievement
• Matrix Organization Management

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Communication
• Interpersonal Abilities
• Team Motivation
• Collaboration
• Innovation Fostering

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering
• Master’s in Materials Science
• Master’s in Physics

Industry Keywords

• Semiconductor Industry
• Financial Stability
• Ethical Compliance
• Organizational Growth
• Continuous Improvement