Senior Executive Communications & Public Affairs jobs at Applied Materials in Singapore, Singapore

What We Offer

Program ownership in development, oversight and execution of Security programs and initiatives for Applied Material’s regional security function. This role requires a unique combination of security & crisis management expertise coupled with Strategic oversight, risk mitigation planning, cross-regional alignment and stakeholder engagement experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the development of Applied Materials Security & Business Resiliency Program.

• Implementation of Federal Security Programs, guard force services deployment, investigations, events security, emergency preparedness, and managing workplace violence prevention initiatives.

• Budget / results accountability for assigned projects, programs and initiatives.

• Works cross-functionally to develop KPI’s & SLA’s in areas of responsibility.

• Development of security awareness and training programs.

• Other initiatives / projects as needed

Leadership Skills Required

• Security program development

• Must have 100% credibility, objectivity and respect across all parts of the business

• Ability to identify risk and define mitigation measures.

• Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate and introduce new ideas

• Understanding of differences in standards across geographies and cultures

• Proactive mindset.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders and business leaders

• Promote the Security function as subject a matter expert within Applied Materials

• Ability to collaborate with other service functions (GIS, HR, Finance, Legal)

Professional Expertise/ Knowledge

• Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performance

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams around Security and business continuity program process implementation and emergency management – preferably in global corporation setting

• Program management in global security domain

• Knowledge of estimating and cost associated with various system applications

Experience

• 2+ years in a similar role within a multi-national corporate security team

• Experience in program management / Security planning & initiatives

• Former corporate security / law enforcement / military experience highly desired

Skills

• Service-oriented approach

• Excellent organizational skills

• Solid decision-making and judgment

• Excellent presentation skills

• Engaging communicator with ability to influence the leadership

• Ability to work within a matrix environment with cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required, Master’s Degree in a related field is a plus.

No. of Direct Reports

• 10 or less

Work Location

• Upper Changi

• Develop and execute advanced reliability test strategies across the product lifecycle, from concept through mass production.

• Lead and document reliability risk assessments including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Manage the Reliability Lab, including test equipment calibration, setup of chambers/fixtures, and maintaining best-in-class testing standards.

• Prepare detailed reliability test plans, results, and reports with a focus on prioritization and on-time execution.

• Provide design guidance and influence multi-disciplinary teams to improve product robustness and long-term reliability.

• Support technology transfer and process integration efforts during factory ramp-up, ensuring efficient and disciplined execution.

• Collaborate globally across time zones, with flexibility to travel between Southeast Asia and the United States (up to 15%).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communication Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to enhance the company's brand image, both internally and externally.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international media outlets.
• External Communications: Craft compelling stories, executive communications and press releases to promote the company's key messages to external audiences.
• Social Media Management: Oversee social media channels, develop content strategies and manage an internal ambassador community to enhance the company's digital presence.
• Internal Communications: Oversee content creation and distribution of internal communications, including internal articles and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage corporate events.
• Support regional projects and strategic initiatives
• Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, academia, industry associations and community partners
• Monitor and report the effectiveness of communication campaigns and provide regular reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a similar role, preferably within the semiconductor or technology industry.
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful communication strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong media relations skills and experience working with local and regional media.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital communication tools.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Capacity & Capital Investment influence, forecasting & controls

• Support for all new projects in AMSEA, partner with BU finance in development of financial forecast
• Review and assess actualization of forecast with BU
• Partner with BU on the detailed financial data preparation for grant application, ability to articulate the detailed investment plans

AMSEA Government Incentive Management System

• Perform quarterly review on status of project milestone commitment and assess/report on foreseeable risks on commitments
• Develop appropriate claim forecast, taking into consideration of BU operation plan and Commit
• Assess claim status against application and mitigation plans to maximize claim amount
• Prepare and consolidate claim items and computation of claim accrual
• Lead and prepare for external audits for claim to Singapore Government Authorities
• Lead and support ad hoc Singapore Government Authorities site visit requests, including data preparation and document sighting
• Lead and prepare for Singapore Government Authorities audit requests, including data preparation and document sighting
• Lead annual reporting form submission to Singapore Government Authorities
• Lead incentive progress conditions preparation and review for submission
• Prepare quarterly update to HQ

Skills & Competencies

• Experience in evaluating partnerships and deals with government agencies and ecosystem
• Proven competencies in communication, financial analysis and working across functions with different levels of management to drive results
• Eager to learn and understand the incentives to apply and establish standardized financial processes
• Influencing – ability to impact decision within own organization, cross functionally and within different level of management by leveraging experience and competencies in financial analysis
• Self-starter: able to maintain financial cycle deliverables, identify change and drive items to closure with limited management oversight
• Curiosity to understand the drivers of top and bottom-line growth
• High learning agility – quickly understand the value drivers in numerous science and technology fields
• Integrated Enterprise Mindset – altruistic, strong sense of ownership and ability to work across different functions and BU
• Strong analytical skills and effective problem solver – ability to navigate ambiguity and a highly matrix organization
• Strategic communicator – excellent communication skills, ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and experience in developing presentations at the executive staff level

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (finance/Accounting) or Masters degree (MBA); CPA is a plus with 3 - 5+ years of relevant experience
• Very strong Excel skills, including modeling
• Strong systems capabilities, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with partners to understand key issues, develop recommendations and implement actions to improve the business result
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus

Key Responsibilities

Understand, research, and resolve internal and external application and systems issues.

Participate in product testing, documentation reviews, and user conferences.

Deliver updates and reports to managers, partners and peers

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline

Business Expertise

• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for developing technical contribution

Problem Solving

• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments

Impact

• Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

Interpersonal Skills

• Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding