Job Description

SBT is the exclusive executive recruiting firm for this confidential position.

This confidential company is seeking a Director of Operations to scale and optimize business and technology operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in silicon hardware and semiconductor manufacturing, with the ability to work across engineering and operational teams. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, requiring a balance of technical understanding, cross-functional coordination, and supply chain execution.

Role

• Drive day-to-day execution of semiconductor operations, including foundry engagement, assembly, and test processes
• Manage and optimize supply chain operations for both internal development and external manufacturing partners
• Own vendor relationships and contribute to cost modeling for market-ready product pricing
• Support and coordinate the introduction of new silicon and system-level products (NPI)
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure alignment between development cycles and operational readiness
• Assist in developing and executing negotiation strategies for key supplier and partner agreements
• Enable high-volume production planning and ramp strategies for hardware products
• Play a key role in developing the operations roadmap and supporting the build-out of the operations team

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor or hardware operations, including hands-on exposure to chip manufacturing, packaging, or supply chain logistics
• Proven leadership experience managing complex technical operations across internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of silicon hardware technologies and product development cycles
• Experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, and product cost analysis
• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent technical degree required; MBA or business exposure is a plus

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