Business jobs in United States

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next.

The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.

The company is looking for a Business Unit (BU) IT lead that will report to Global Head of IT (direct) and BU/SU (matrix) and will be responsible for a team of IT resources.

The Business Unit (BU) IT serves as the point of contact for all assigned Business leaders on all IT related matters. This role serves as the bridge between the Global IT organization and the business leaders via the Business Functional Owner(s) (BFOs), IT Business Analysis(s) (ITBAs) and IT Manager within the assigned BU/SU or Region.

This role will partner closely with the BFOs, ITBAs and IT Manager on the determination, shaping and delivery of strategic and tactical functional capabilities roadmap to the business function(s) based in the assigned BU/SU or Region.

1. Be responsible for translating the business function strategy into strategic program initiatives that deliver business capabilities through IT.
2. Help to translate these IT capabilities, applying ‘Best Practices’ knowledge, into high-level project proposals and works with CIO and business project teams to develop business cases that are relevant to the business functions.
3. Actively gather and identify opportunities for business performance improvements and liaise with the BFO regularly on the qualification and prioritization of the planned projects as well as the raised change requests and severity of open incidents.
4. Challenge and question the business need to understand the underlying rationale and root causes behind a business issue or a strategic initiative and how it aligns to the business strategy objectives and communicates this back to the rest of the Global IT organization.
5. Gather regular key updates from the business functions and keep the Global IT organization up to date on the IT programs in assigned BU/SU or Region.
6. Work with the ITBPs and IT Manager to merge the functional roadmaps into a consolidation IT roadmap that aligns with the overall assigned BU/SU or Region Objectives.
7. Ensure the solution for all proposed projects and changes are in line with the IT architecture and standards published by the Global IT Architecture board.
8. Collaborate with the Global IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager and Global IT Application Manager on the IT resource demand vs capability planning process to ensure optimized uses of IT resources.
9. Provide oversight on the projects in partnership with BFOs through the project lifecycle phases ensuring business case benefits are realized.
10. Advise and coach analysis and implementation work carried out by team members in IT projects in the assigned BU/SU or Region.

1. Fluent English.
2. 10+ years in a similar capacity with demonstrated experience to lead teams with the mandate of driving excellence to meet the business needs. Relevant corporate IT or equivalent experience, in a multicultural environment within manufacturing companies.
3. Strong communicator who can utilize his/her strong interpersonal, verbal, presentation and writing skills to successfully interact and influence stakeholders and customers.
4. Broad functional knowledge of SAP and SAP license management, and integration of ERP packages into infrastructure and the technology environment.
5. Structured Problem-Solving Methodology and techniques e.g., 8D, DMAIC, Pareto, Poka Yoke.
6. Demonstrates strong financial stewardship.
7. Demonstrated business acumen, with a wide breadth of IT and industry experience who can translate ideas into action. Understands the needs of the business and can identify and apply IT solutions to drive real business value. Has a strong results orientation with a focus on operational excellence. Track record of partnering with the business to bring solutions to the table that will meet their specific needs in supporting their area of expertise.
8. Leading change: ability to bring about strategic change to meet organizational goals. Inherent ability to implement an organizational vision in a continuously changing environment.
9. Strong influencer who can work in a highly collaborative team environment and is able to reach consensus-based decisions. The ability to be decisive when needed and make autonomous decisions. Taking ownership and executing to successfully achieve results as outlined in initiatives.
10. Establish and grow a high performing organization with a strong emphasis on developing talent and the talent pipeline. Ability to set clear direction for their team and hold them accountable for delivery. Strong delegator who focuses on the development of their employees and drives them to further develop their skills and provide value to the business.
11. Excellent program and project management skills. Drive delivery excellence: ability to motivate and lead a large, diverse team in the delivery and support of a complex, global solution. Ability to manage through ambiguity. Provides organized, structured, and disciplined approach to the delivery of IT solutions.
12. Conflict resolution/negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences and conflicts with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly with other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.
13. Holds themselves to a high ethical standard, works with integrity and is seen as an example to their team and others in the organization.
14. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.

At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what makes us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients – and to make a meaningful difference in society.

So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.