Own projects from opportunity identification through implementation and value realization, leveraging data-driven insights, structured problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires strong analytical skills, executive presence, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization to drive transformational change.
Key Responsibilities
Structure and break down complex business problems, develop hypotheses, perform rigorous analysis, and deliver data-driven recommendations.
Lead thoughtful analysis across large and diverse data sets, synthesizing insights into actionable business opportunities.
Develop compelling business cases and executive-level presentations that influence strategic decisions and drive alignment among senior leaders.
Build trusted partnerships across executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights, challenge assumptions, accelerate execution, and unlock business value.
Lead strategic initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation, adoption, value realization, and executive reporting.
Drive organizational change by influencing stakeholders across a highly matrixed environment and aligning teams around common objectives.
Identify and implement opportunities leveraging advanced analytics, digital technologies, process automation, and operational excellence methodologies.
Lead multiple workstreams and project teams simultaneously, ensuring delivery against objectives, timelines, and measurable business outcomes.
Optimize operations and business processes that deliver measurable improvements in growth, productivity, profitability, customer experience, cycle time reduction, and cost savings.
Key Requirements
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex and disparate data sources.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent analytics and business intelligence platforms.
Proven success working across cross-functional organizations including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Product Development, and Supply Chain functions.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive execution in a highly matrixed environment.
Experience leading large-scale business transformation, operational excellence, or strategic improvement initiatives.
Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts clearly and concisely to senior leadership.
Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to connect disparate information, identify root causes, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Broad business acumen, including experience in service business management, product development, operational strategy, and financial analysis.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, business process improvement, and change management methodologies.
Prior management consulting or internal consulting experience preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related quantitative discipline.
MBA or equivalent business experience preferred.
Experience
10+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, internal consulting, industrial engineering, business transformation, operations strategy, or related disciplines.
Semiconductor industry experience preferred; experience within other complex global manufacturing or technology environments will also be considered.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
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.
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