Managing Director, Program Management

About This Role

This role involves leading multi-site operations within UCT Services' regional network, focusing on strategic and operational leadership to ensure consistent performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. The Managing Director drives operational discipline, aligns execution with long-term business strategy, and champions scalable processes to support UCT’s growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Translate UCT’s corporate vision into actionable regional and site-level execution plans
• Lead and mentor site leadership teams, fostering operational discipline and cross-site collaboration
• Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated work plans that align departmental and site strategies with business objectives
• Serve as the primary operational owner for assigned sites, accountable for all aspects of site performance
• Direct multi-site operations including engineering, logistics, facilities, IT, and administrative functions
• Ensure effective implementation of policies, procedures, and standard operating systems
• Lead structured management reviews, enforce leader standard work, and drive execution cadence through KPIs and daily management systems
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets for assigned regions
• Analyze operational data to identify performance gaps, drive cost-reduction initiatives, and improve throughput and productivity
• Build high-performing site teams through effective coaching, performance management, and leadership development

Requirements

• 15+ years of related experience in a fast growth-oriented semiconductor/capital equipment organization
• Minimum 5 years managerial experience in semiconductor/capital equipment/manufacturing operations environment including technology development and operational improvement
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Finance
• Demonstrated leadership roles in previous positions
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor/capital equipment industry and financial management
• Well-developed problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Finance, MBA preferred
• 15+ years of related experience in a fast growth-oriented semiconductor/capital equipment organization, with a minimum of 5 years managerial experience in semiconductor/capital equipment/manufacturing operations environment.

Nice to Have

• MBA

Benefits