Applied Materials Director Extended Workforce Operations Leader - M6 

United States, Texas, Austin 

426564019

What YOU will do:

Act as expert/SME for Extended Workforce for the Organization.

Assess, stabilize/optimize, or transform(existing insourced Extended Workforce model/organization performance) in alignment with broader GPS vision and long-term strategic outcomes. Drive greater value, alignment, scale for contingent workforce program.

Drive daily execution and operational excellence(working across country, region, and varied time zone etc.) in alignment to global or country or regional regulations, risks and broader policies, e.g., GPS (Global Procurement Services), HR etc.

Serve as point of escalation for all global complex contingent worker situations.

Develop contingency strategy and workable plans to address unexpected changes in workforce requirements, such as economic fluctuations or global events.

Lead talent optimization for extended talent acquisition,onboarding/offboardingprocesses and systems, ensuring compliance with labor laws.

Lead strategic and Extended Workforce global communications, change management and training (delivery) to internal clients and key stakeholders and in partnership with GPS Strategy and Communications and Operations.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Education:

• Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience designing, scaling, and leading ongoing contingent workforce programs, including experience at the global level with strong technical domain knowledge of HR, Staffing, VMS, MSP, global employment marketplace.
• Strong understanding of contingent workforce industry, regulatory, compliance and international policies and employment laws for various types of contingent workers, including 1099/IC compliance, and contingent worker classification including working knowledge of variances of global best practices and employment law requirements.
  • Proven track record of transitioning to MSP model, stabilizing the model and driving toward continuous improvements long term.
  • Preferred experience in a Global HR/Talent Acquisition function; with emphasis in contingent workforce for IT and globalmanufacturing/engineeringworkforce.
  • Preferred Qualifications: - BE/MBA degree or equivalent
  • Exceptional leadership skills demonstrated by achieving desired results through others – directs, peers and broader stakeholders.
• Strong executive level influence and communication skills that adapt to audience and or need (written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills.)
• Strong relationship management skills with proven ability to build, cultivate and develop trust, win/win partnerships and outcomes with executive sponsors, business leaders, peers and teams.
  • Brings deep technical domain knowledge in contingent workforce management including business process outsourcing and technology practices / innovations for more intelligent and scalable service delivery model.
  • Expert understanding in e-procurement processes and systems with technical aptitude and familiarity with the design and utilization of complex systems to include SAP, Beeline, Fieldglass, Ariba and Workday. Proficiency in Data & Analytics, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Experience managing transformative change and leading and inspiring cross functional, global teams to successful outcomes.
  • Proven strategic and critical thinking skills as well as ability to flawlessly execute.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and strategically influence and adapt practices across globalized working environment with diverse set of stakeholders with varying needs.
  • Quantitative data and analytical capabilities and proven problem-solving skills.
  • Strategic and operational consultative skills to work with internal executive partners (HR, IT and other global business leaders) to understand needs, offer optimal/best workforce strategy and models from a cost, risk, scale and overall effectiveness standpoint.

Leading in Complex and Ever-Changing Environment:

• Identify, propose, and implement business process improvements and VMS (Vendor Management System) enhancements related to the operationalization of category strategies
• Anticipate, respond to and resolve escalated operating challenges.
• Enforce corporate policies and monitor spending habits to ensure that policies are met.
• Track record of exceptional client relationship management and aligning Procurement Strategies to drive improved business goals.
• Working with internalbusiness/stakeholdersto drive greater adoption of business or category strategies at point of execution.
• Proven record of success taking part in cross functional process improvement efforts; including experience creating process diagrams, analyzing workflows, developing standard operating procedures, and reengineering business processes.
• Experience in launching complex, broad range initiatives internationally while working with remote teams and external supplier relationships.
• Ability to work across global matrixed organizations to build strong relationships to influence others to achieve goals.

Temperament:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels in both matrixed and hierarchical organization structures.
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, resilience and learning agility.
• Value relationships, transparent communications and collaborations working through and with others.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills within cross-function global teams (including external suppliers) to solve high value problems of diverse scope.
• Proven ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders on a regional, global, and/or virtual basis.
• Must be confident, self-motivated, and driven to deliver business results.
• Strong organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Drives positive customer experiences and project successes.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Maintains absolute integrity, tact, sensitivity, and confidentiality both personally and professionally.

Bachelor's Degree

10 - 15 Years

Full time

Assignee / Regular

$164,000.00 - $225,500.00