Job Title: Operation Manager, ASRC

Position Overview:
ABOUT Advanced Semiconductor Research Centre

The XJTLU Advanced Semiconductor Research Center is jointly established by Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and the National Third-Generation Semiconductor Technology Innovation Centre (Suzhou). It serves as a university-level research platform that spans campuses and schools. The research center is dedicated to advanced semiconductor technologies, aiming to look ahead, develop distinctive capabilities, and serve both industry and society.
Driven by industry needs, the research center collaborates with the China Advanced Semiconductor Industry Innovation Alliance (Beijing, CASA) to promote talent cultivation through the integration of advanced semiconductor production and education. Leveraging the strengths of XJTLU’s Sino-foreign cooperative education model, the center fosters collaboration among industries, universities, and research institutions at both domestic and international levels.


JOB DESCRIPTION

The Operation Manager will report to the Head of Advanced Semiconductor Research Centre. The role will deliver large scale strategies of operations and/or ongoing servicing of regulated marketing and business development processes across multiple tasks and programs. It is also responsible for equipment procurement inquiry.
1. Connect with Laboratory and Technical Management Office, and be responsible for daily operation management, equipment sourcing and purchasing and maintenance of relevant laboratories of the center;

2. Marketing and industry collaboration: Formulating and implementing operational strategies for the development of the center, participating in various industry activities to explore cooperation opportunities and establish strategic partnerships.

3. Publicity: Responsible for designing and maintaining the website of the Center, writing the introduction materials of the center (both in Chinese and English), promoting and managing the brand of the Center.

4. Customer relationship management: return to the existing enterprises, maintain customer relationship, improve customer relationship management system.

5. Budget Management: Establish the Centre's short and long term budget management and carry out the Centre's activities in accordance with the University's guidelines, initiatives and established plans and budgets.

6. Other related tasks assigned by the Head of the research center.

Qualifications:

1. Master Degree or above. Major in related engineering field is preferred.
2. Five years and above full-time experience in relevant function.
3. Candidates with experience in cross-cultural institutions or Industries with project in semiconductor and advanced technology are preferred.
4. Good at verbal and written in both Chinese and English.

Required Competencies and Skills:

1. Strong Sense of ownership and result driven.
2. Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and all levels of management.
3. Strong attention to detail, being able to prioritise tasks and meet multiple deadlines.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment and the ability to conduct negotiations in a timely manner.
5. Ability to work under pressure around key deadlines and be prepared to work overtime when required.
6. Ability to complete multiple tasks independently, proactively and efficiency.
7. Intercultural communicative competence.
8. Work well independently and collaboratively with colleagues, strong organizational and team management skills.