Senior Director, IT – SAP S/4HANA Transformation (Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing)

Location: Santa Clara,CA

Time Type: Full time

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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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Senior Director, IT – SAP S/4HANA Transformation (Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing)

Applied Materials is launching a bold, multi‑year SAP S/4HANA transformation that will modernize the digital backbone of the world’s leading semiconductor equipment company. This program will unify global processes, enhance visibility across complex engineer‑to‑order operations, and unlock new levels of automation, speed, and scalability.

We’re reimagining how we design, build, deliver, and service advanced semiconductor tool creating a cleaner, more connected enterprise powered by real‑time data and next‑generation technologies. This is a rare opportunity to shape a transformation of global scale and influence how a multi‑billion‑dollar industry operates.

Join us and play a key role in building the digital foundation that will drive the future of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Director of IT to lead our multi-year SAP S/4HANA transformation from vision and roadmap through deployment and value realization. This leader will own end-to-end delivery across architecture, data, integrations, security, process design, testing, cutover, and change management. The ideal candidate combines deep S/4 implementation experience, enterprise transformation leadership (10+ years), and exceptional executive communication and visual storytelling skills to drive clarity, alignment, and results

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end S/4 transformation roadmap, scope, execution strategy, and operating model across global sites.

• Can translate enterprise vision into an executable S/4 roadmap with clear value levers.

• Operates with metrics and benefits realization at the center.

• Establish and lead multi-tier governance (SteerCo, Design Authority, Workstream PMs), ensuring fast escalation and decision cycles.

• Drive cross-functional alignment on standardization, process simplification, and system rationalization

• Simplifies complexity; guides senior leaders through options and trade-offs.

• Strong command of risk, quality, controls, and delivery discipline.

• Produces clean, visually appealing artifacts that drive alignment and decisions.

• Own program budget and forecasting; manage complex contracts/SOWs, change orders, and value-for-money.

• Balance speed, risk, and cost; ensure disciplined scope management

• Lead the multi‑year S/4 program across planning, design, build, validation, deployment, and global rollout.

• Stand up and lead multi-vendor SI teams; set SLAs and performance guardrails

• Enforce Fit‑to‑Standard while preserving essential high‑tech differentiation.

• Oversee harmonization and global template development across Plan‑to‑Produce, Order‑to‑Cash, Procure‑to‑Pay, Forecast‑to‑Stock, Product Lifecycle, and Service/Repair processes

• Build long‑term internal capability and an S/4 Center of Excellence.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years leading enterprise IT transformations; 10+ years in ERP/SAP programs.

• At least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations in manufacturing or high-tech.

• Experience with engineer‑to‑order, long lead‑time manufacturing, global supply chain, and complex BOM structures.

• Demonstrated success guiding multi-vendor teams and large global programs.

• Exceptional executive communication, presentation design, and storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, or complex discrete manufacturing background.

• Experience with PP/DS, EWM, Group Reporting, IBP, or Central Finance.

• Exposure to PLM (Teamcenter/SAP), MES, or digital factory initiatives.

• MBA or master’s in a relevant field.

Additional Information

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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