US Head of SMT: Strategy, Growth & Operations

Zeiss Group in; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus or sales commissions

Medical plans

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ZEISS is seeking a Head of SMT - US to lead and shape the SMT organization across the United States. You will oversee strategic planning, business development, field marketing, technology roadmaps, and partnerships with ZEISS SMT, ZEISS INC, ZEISS SMT SSC teams, and customers to drive growth and a unified regional voice.

The role requires a decade in semiconductor leadership, a strong engineering or physical sciences background, and proven ability to manage senior teams in a matrix setup.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in semiconductor-related industries, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles within a similar organization.
• Master's in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a similar organization.
• 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 your senior managers.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management: Provide visionary leadership, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Lead and develop the executive team and senior management.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans to advance the organization's mission and objectives. Identify opportunities for growth and improvement and allocate resources accordingly.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the organization's budget and financial resources, ensuring financial stability and accountability through effective financial planning, reporting, and auditing processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, clients, and the community.
• Sales: Ensure meeting sales objectives and implementing negotiation excellence.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish performance metrics (KPI) and evaluate organizational progress towards goals. Implement corrective actions as necessary ensuring objectives are met.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure the organization adheres to legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of governance and ethical conduct.
• Operational Management: Oversee daily operations ensuring efficient and effective management of resources. Implement policies/procedures to enhance productivity and compliance.
• Global Key Account Management: Manages customer relations and facilitates global way of work for customers which are headquartered in USA.
• Culture and Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure recruitment, retention, and development of high-quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Communication

Stakeholder relations

People management

Matrix organization

Team motivation

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Materials Science

Physics

Job description

ZEISS is seeking a Head of SMT - US to lead and shape the SMT organization across the United States. You will oversee strategic planning, business development, field marketing, technology roadmaps, and partnerships with ZEISS SMT, ZEISS INC, ZEISS SMT SSC teams, and customers to drive growth and a unified regional voice.

The role requires a decade in semiconductor leadership, a strong engineering or physical sciences background, and proven ability to manage senior teams in a matrix setup.