Your responsibilities include:

Strategic Oversight
* Consolidate inputs from project managers, and cleanroom operations into a reliable "single source of truth".
* Translate operational performance into strategic KPIs for leadership, funding bodies, and board-level reporting.
* Drive alignment of projects and operations with SAL's strategic objectives.

Resource & Infrastructure Coordination
* Monitor and balance staff, budget, and infrastructure allocation across pilot lines.
* Anticipate resource bottlenecks and propose mitigation or redundancy plans.
* Align investments with funding requirements and long-term business needs.

Risk & Mitigation Management
* Identify technical, operational, and financial risks across projects.
* Proactively define and implement mitigation strategies.
* Escalate major risks to leadership with clear decision-making options.

Stakeholder Reporting & Communication
* Provide timely reports to Division Heads, CEO/CFO, and RSO (funding compliance, KPIs, financial impact).
* Serve as escalation layer for project managers and PIs, ensuring clarity on priorities.
* Act as liaison between operational execution and strategic decision-making.
* Promote cross-team alignment and transparent communication

Your profile
* Proven expertise in semiconductor operations, pilot lines, or comparable high-tech and R&D environments.
* Strong background in project portfolio management and cross-functional coordination.
* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical specialists and executive leadership.
* Experienced in annual multi million budget responsibility, funding program reporting, and compliance (EU/Chips Act a plus).
* Demonstrated leadership skills: experience at working in a matrix organization, decision-making authority, role-model behavior and accountability.
* Service-oriented mindset with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach.
* Strong soft skills: conflict resolution, constructive feedback culture, and effective stakeholder management.
* Experienced consultant and advisor for senior leadership, contributing to strategy and visibility.

Important Facts about SAL
At SAL, we are proud to have a diverse international team of more than 40 different nations who come together and do excellent research to make our world a better place. 
* Diverse research activities with many technical challenges. 
* State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.  
* Location in the heart of Europe in Austria - relocation support for non-European nationalities. 
* Internal and external training opportunities for career development.  
* Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career. 
* "Vital4SAL" to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance) 
* € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets. 
* Public transport initiative (subsidy for the "Klimaticket")  

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group F (F1 salary = EUR 4.757, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 70.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract including bonus). https://silicon-austria-labs.jobs.personio.de/job/2320136?language=de?language=&display=en#apply