Business Operations Director
Core
Oversees financial, strategic, and tactical execution of semiconductor backend manufacturing cycle, bridging engineering, supply chain, and executive units to drive high-volume production and cost-efficiency.
Role type
Senior Director, Business Operations (Semiconductor Manufacturing)
Builds
High-volume production of semiconductor packaging, assembly, and test operations for global clients.
Domain
Semiconductor industry, backend manufacturing, supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation, OSAT management, P&L ownership, cost optimization, supply chain risk mitigation, manufacturing ramp management, budget planning, data analysis for KPIs
Preferred skills
Experience with automated testing environments (ATE), semiconductor packaging technologies, backend MES systems
Technologies
ATE, MES, ERP systems (implied by budget/procurement), RFP/RFQ platforms
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and complex commercial contracts with global OSATs; Establish comprehensive pricing models to secure predictable unit costs; Own operational relationships with OSAT partners and manage capacity allocation; Oversee backend operational budget including OpEx, CapEx, and headcount; Drive cost optimization programs to reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and improve gross margins; Oversee product ramp from New Product Introduction (NPI) to high-volume manufacturing (HVM).