Business Operations Executive (BOE) Director

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).  

Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

We are seeking a driven, highly organized, and business-minded Business Operations Executive (BOE) to serve as the operating engine behind two of our Semiconductor Business Units — Atmospheric Solutions and Vacuum Automation. Partnering closely with the Business Unit General Managers, this role runs the management system that keeps the business on track: driving the operating cadence, enforcing execution discipline, making performance transparent, and holding the organization accountable to its commitments. By establishing a disciplined operating system and a trusted view of performance, the BOE enables the Business Unit GM to make faster, better-informed decisions and stay focused on strategy, customers, and growth  This is an outcomes-accountable role: the BOE is measured on the Business Units delivering their committed results, and drives the activities and discipline that make those outcomes happen — closely ensuring the General Managers and their functional partners deliver on what they are accountable and responsible for. The ideal candidate brings strong operational and financial judgment, executive presence, and the ability to influence and drive accountability across a complex, matrixed organization.

What You Will Do

Drive Business Outcomes & Accountability

• Act as the accountability partner to the Business Unit General Managers — driving delivery of the business outcomes they own: P&L performance, the financial and non-financial commitments in the annual operating plan (AOP), and the multi-year strategic plan.

• Closely ensure the General Managers, and every function that serves the Business Units, build shared clarity around outcomes, responsibilities, and decision points— help teams align on what success looks like and maintain a consistent cadence for reviewing progress through tracked, owned, and measurable actions.

• Relentlessly drive the activities that produce business outcomes — forecast accuracy and demand-signal quality, product quality and delivery performance, design-in wins and bookings, gross margin, and program milestones — surfacing gaps early and driving them to resolution.

• Convert strategy and commitments into measurable objectives and key results (OKRs) with clear owners, and hold the organization accountable to delivering them.

Management System & Operating Cadence

• Own and run the recurring business management system for both Business Units, including (but not limited to) Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and program and phase-gate reviews.

• Orchestrate the preparation and consolidation of leadership review materials — enforcing quality standards, timelines, and pre-read deadlines.

• Apply consistent standards across both Business Units so that every review meets the same bar for quality and rigor.

Performance Visibility & Insight

• Maintain dashboards and reporting that give leaders clear, data-driven visibility into business performance.

• Establish a consistent measurement system for objectives and key results (OKRs) and track progress against targets.

• Monitor leading indicators to identify risks and trends early — surfacing issues before they become misses.

Execution & Accountability

• Track actions, decisions, and commitments to closure, ensuring every item has a clear owner and due date.

• Coach teams to bring structured problem-solving to every performance gap — a clear problem statement, root cause, and corrective action.

• Escalate risks and barriers promptly, and drive issues and decisions to timely resolution.

Financial Performance & Planning

• Provide objective visibility into revenue, gross margin, and contribution-margin performance, partnering with Finance to ensure accuracy.

• Support the annual operating plan (AOP), strategic planning, and forecasting cycles — helping translate strategy into measurable objectives and disciplined, credible commitments.

• Facilitate Gross Margin program reviews, tracking margin-improvement initiatives through to committed financial benefit.

• Govern the cadence around new-product introduction and design-win programs, tracking milestone achievement, program returns, and delivery commitments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner across Operations, Quality, Sales, Finance, IT, and other functions to ensure the Business Units’ requirements are clear, aligned, and delivered.

• Act as a coordination point across teams to drive alignment, accountability, and consistent execution of priorities.

Executive Partnership

• Serve as a trusted partner and extension of the Business Unit General Manager, exercising delegated authority to drive execution and accountability.

• Provide strategic context, align on business priorities, and ensure the management system reflects the reality of the business.

• Role-model the company’s high-performance culture and lead by example.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, or a related field.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in business operations, operational excellence, program or project management, finance, or general management, including experience partnering with or supporting senior executives.

• Strong business and financial acumen — comfortable working with P&L, gross margin, forecasting, and operating metrics.

• Demonstrated success running operating cadences or governance processes (business reviews, operating reviews, program reviews) in a complex, matrixed organization.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, holding others accountable to commitments made.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive-level materials.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced-manufacturing industry experience.

• Familiarity with new-product introduction (NPI), phase-gate, and sales & operations planning (SIOP) processes.

• Experience with structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement methods.

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

At Brooks, we offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

• Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.

Have a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.

Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

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