Senior Vice President of Operations Technology

Job Description

About the Organization

We are a U.S.-headquartered global semiconductor manufacturing and advanced digital fabrication enterprise powering next-generation artificial intelligence processors, autonomous systems, advanced telecommunications infrastructure, and high-performance computing technologies used by the world’s most innovative organizations.

Our manufacturing ecosystem spans cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication facilities (fabs), advanced packaging operations, precision robotics assembly lines, and smart factories powered by industrial IoT, real-time analytics, and AI-driven production optimization systems. With billions invested in lithography equipment, automated manufacturing platforms, and digital production infrastructure, operational technology has become central to manufacturing performance, yield optimization, and supply chain continuity.

Operating in one of the most complex and capital-intensive industries in the world, the integration of digital factory technologies, industrial automation, cybersecurity for operational networks, and predictive analytics systems is critical to maintaining global competitiveness.

As semiconductor demand accelerates and production capacity expands across multiple global sites, we are seeking a visionary Senior Vice President of Operations Technology to architect and lead enterprise-wide operational technology strategy, digital factory transformation, and advanced manufacturing infrastructure innovation.

This is not an IT infrastructure role. This is an enterprise-level operational technology leadership mandate responsible for the technological backbone of advanced manufacturing.

Job Function

The Senior Vice President of Operations Technology will oversee global operational technology architecture across semiconductor fabrication facilities, industrial automation systems, smart factory infrastructure, robotics integration, industrial cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing analytics platforms.

This executive ensures operational resilience, production scalability, and digital innovation across highly complex manufacturing ecosystems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global operational technology (OT) strategy aligned with semiconductor manufacturing growth objectives.

• Oversee digital factory architecture, including MES, SCADA, PLC systems, robotics automation platforms, and industrial IoT networks.

• Lead enterprise smart manufacturing initiatives leveraging AI-driven yield optimization and predictive maintenance analytics.

• Integrate operational technology infrastructure with enterprise IT systems and advanced data platforms.

• Establish performance dashboards tracking production uptime, yield rates, defect reduction, and operational efficiency improvements.

• Strengthen cybersecurity frameworks protecting industrial control systems and manufacturing networks.

• Oversee infrastructure planning for new fabrication facilities and digital manufacturing environments.

• Guide automation modernization programs across production equipment and robotics systems.

• Manage capital investments related to manufacturing technology infrastructure and equipment integration.

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure seamless production scalability.

• Lead disaster recovery and operational resilience planning across global fabrication operations.

• Present operational technology performance and modernization progress to executive leadership and Board committees.

• Build and lead a high-performing global operations technology organization.

Strategic Support

• Advise COO and executive leadership on long-term digital factory and Industry 4.0 transformation strategy.

• Support mergers and acquisitions by integrating manufacturing technologies and operational systems.

• Strengthen global supply chain resilience through enhanced production visibility and predictive analytics.

• Align operational technology investments with sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

• Guide global capacity expansion initiatives through advanced manufacturing infrastructure design.

• Contribute to investor-facing narratives highlighting operational modernization and production scalability.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in operational technology, digital manufacturing, or industrial automation.

• 10+ years within semiconductor manufacturing, advanced electronics, aerospace, or other high-tech manufacturing industries.

• Deep expertise in manufacturing systems, including MES, SCADA, PLC, robotics automation, and industrial IoT infrastructure.

• Demonstrated success leading digital factory transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks protecting industrial control systems.

• Proven ability to manage large capital technology investments and multi-site global infrastructure.

• Experience presenting operational technology strategies to executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Visionary leader capable of driving large-scale manufacturing technology transformation

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence cross-functional leadership teams

• Data-driven strategist with strong operational discipline

• Exceptional problem-solving capability in complex industrial environments

• Collaborative leadership style bridging engineering, operations, and technology teams

• Resilient decision-maker capable of navigating global manufacturing challenges

• Governance-focused with a disciplined execution mindset

• Builder of high-performing global technical organizations

Working Conditions

• Fully Remote – United States

• Frequent domestic and international travel to semiconductor fabrication facilities and executive strategy meetings (30–40%)

• High-accountability role tied to production performance, operational technology reliability, and manufacturing scalability

• Executive-level visibility with regular reporting responsibilities to the COO and Board committees

• Collaboration across global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain leadership teams

Compensation & Benefits

Total Executive Compensation Package: $365,000 – $475,000 USD

Executive Compensation Includes:

• Competitive base salary within stated range

• Performance-based annual incentive aligned with production performance and operational technology impact

• Significant long-term equity participation and executive incentive plans

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Executive travel and home office support

• Leadership development and executive coaching programs

• Generous PTO and executive leave structure

Why Join Us

• Lead digital factory transformation within one of the most strategically critical industries in the global technology ecosystem.

• Influence the operational infrastructure powering next-generation AI and semiconductor innovation.

• Partner directly with executive leadership, shaping the future of advanced manufacturing technology.

• Competitive executive compensation aligned with measurable operational and technology impact.

• Opportunity to architect one of the most advanced smart manufacturing ecosystems in the world.