Job Details:

Job Description:

The IT organization is seeking a Director/Senior Manager of Business Operations to lead a centralized team supporting Global IT segments. This role is critical to driving financial execution, operational rigor,
and strategic decision-making across the organization, for both Capital and Expense management across GIT.

This leader owns the development of the Plan of Record (POR) in close partnership with Finance, ensuring accurate financial planning, strong reporting, and clear multi-year insights to the CIO. Beyond financial oversight, the role is focused on solving complex business problems, enabling data-driven decisions, and improving how the organization operates.

The Director/Senior Manager serves as a trusted advisor to IT segment and department leaders, leveraging funding strategies to enable new critical initiatives, remove constraints, and deliver outcomes while maintaining overall budget discipline. This role translates financial and operational data into actionable strategies that drive efficiency, cost optimization, and business impact. Execution speed and Customer perspective (outside-in vs Inside-out mindset) is paramount for this role.

Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional planning and execution, driving cost efficiencies and productivity improvements, and establishing scalable, compliant business operations processes and frameworks. The role partners closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment, governance, and organizational health.This position also leads and develops a high-performing team of business operations professionals, with full accountability for performance, deliverables, and capability building. Success in this role requires setting clear direction, driving disciplined execution, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior and executive stakeholders on strategic and operational decisions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
• Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with competing priorities and high expectations.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and resolving complex business challenges across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis (e.g., Excel) and ability to communicate complex information in a simple, compelling manner.
• Track record of building and developing high-performing teams, including coaching and mentoring talent.
• Comfortable working across global teams, functions, and both business and technical domains.
• SharePoint, or similar tools; experience with Power BI or comparable analytics tools preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial planning, budgeting, and headcount processes including associated systems and tools.
• Combined experience in IT and Finance environments required.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 7+ years of industry experience, or
• Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent experience in Business Operations, IT, or Finance.
• 7+ years of experience communicating across organizations and levels, including developing and delivering data-driven insights and presentations to senior leadership.
• 7+ years of experience working with business data and Microsoft Office tools, including advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration platforms such as Teams,

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in the semiconductor or related technology industry a plus.
Proven project and program management experience, including leading cross-functional initiatives.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $167,740.00-330,130.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.