Scope of Position
Manage the development, oversight and execution of security operations programs and initiatives for Applied Materials at the company's sites and regions across the Americas. This role requires demonstrated leadership experience in managing, mentoring, and inspiring physical security operations teams.
This role can be located in our Santa Clara or Austin facility.
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Key Accountabilities
- Budget and results accountability for assigned projects, programs and initiatives
- Lead and/or support various Applied Materials' Security & Business Resiliency programs and related capabilities, Federal regulatory programs, guard force services deployment, investigations, event security, emergency preparedness, and workplace violence prevention initiatives across the Americas.
- Set site security operations expectations and oversee permanent and contract security personnel regionally
- Ensure standard operating procedures exist and are implemented at all sites consistent with Applied Materials' security standards
- Develop and manage KPIs & SLAs in areas of responsibility
- Leverage internal case management system to ensure proper staffing deployment
- Work cross-functionally to develop and implement security awareness and training programs
- Other strategic initiatives / projects as needed
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Leadership Skills Required
- Must have 100% credibility, objectivity, and respect across all parts of the business
- Strategic program development
- Ability to identify risk and define mitigation measures with a proactive mindset
- Build relationships with team members, peers, and business leaders
- Promote the Security function as subject a matter expert within Applied Materials
- Ability to collaborate with other service functions (facilities, business units, IT, HR, Finance, Legal)
- Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate, and introduce new ideas
- Understanding of differences in standards across geographies and cultures
Professional Expertise/ Knowledge
- Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performance
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams around safety and business continuity program process implementation and emergency management (ICS) - preferably in a global corporation setting
- Strategic planning / program management in global security domain
- Ability to identify, analyze, and explain present or future needs for proposed security initiatives to senior leaders
Experience
- 15+ years in a similar role within a corporate, government, or military security-related organization
- Expertise in program development and management / strategic planning & initiatives
- Involvement in ASIS international and ATAP preferred
- PSP, CPP, or similar certification preferred
Skills
- Service-oriented/customer-driven approach
- Excellent organizational skills, and business acumen
- Solid decision-making and judgment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work within a matrix environment with cross-functional collaboration
Education
- Bachelor's Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
No. of Direct Reports
- 5 or less
Reporting Requirements
- Develop and manage operational metrics and KPIs with strategic vendors
- Program / project management reporting - key initiatives
- Strategic initiatives plan development
Matrix Mentoring / Support for Role
- Managing Directors / Senior Directors Facilities, EH&S, HR, Employment Law, and Employee Relations
Matrix Team
- Partner Global Security regional directors in APAC and EMEA, Global Security GSOC, PMO, Technology, Asset Protection, Investigations, Event Security, and Executive Protection; IT, Facilities, Finance, Procurement, Site Leadership, Legal, HR, Public Safety Agencies
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
10 - 15 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
U.S. Salary Range:
$164,000.00 - $225,500.00
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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.