Investment Senior Manager

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Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is establishing an Investment Management Team to oversee and manage all capital investments funded through Samsung Korea in support of new Fab development. This position will lead investment planning, budget governance, financial controls, and coordination between Korea Headquarters and local project execution teams.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective allocation, monitoring, and utilization of investment funds across major project categories, including construction, Infrastructure, tool hook-up, and supplemental budget requirements. The role will establish standardized investment management processes, provide executive-level financial visibility, and ensure alignment between investment decisions, project priorities, and overall business objectives

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Strategic Investment Management: Lead and oversee all Korea-funded investments including construction, tool hook-up, infrastructure, and supplemental funding.
• Budget Governance & Financial Controls: Manage investment budgets, funding allocations, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance to ensure effective budget utilization.
• Korea HQ Coordination: Serve as the primary interface with Samsung Korea Headquarters for investment planning, funding approvals, budget alignment, and executive reporting.
• Investment Planning & Forecasting: Develop consolidated investment plans, cash flow projections, funding forecasts, and financial scenarios to support project execution and business priorities.
• Project Investment Oversight: Monitor investment progress across construction and tool hook-up activities, identify budget risks and variances, and drive corrective actions.
• Supplemental Budget Management: Lead supplemental funding requests, investment justifications, budget adjustments, and approval processes based on evolving project requirements.
• Executive Reporting & Analysis: Establish investment dashboards, financial performance reports, variance analysis, and management presentations to provide transparency and support strategic decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Construction, Infrastructure, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Project Management teams to ensure effective investment planning and execution.
• Process Standardization & Compliance: Establish investment governance, standardized approval workflows, reporting mechanisms, and documentation to ensure financial accountability and compliance with corporate policies.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build and lead the Investment Management Team, establish clear roles and responsibilities, and develop capabilities to support current and future investment requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum # Years Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.10+ years of relevant experience in capital investment management, financial planning, project controls, or large-scale capital project management.
• Experience managing large-scale construction, semiconductor, manufacturing, or infrastructure investments.
• Strong knowledge of capital budgeting, financial forecasting, cost controls, and investment governance.
• Demonstrated experience working with international headquarters and cross-functional organizations.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, analytical, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex investment portfolios and competing project priorities.

Knowledge

• Capital Investment Management: Extensive knowledge of capital investment planning, budget allocation, financial governance, and investment lifecycle management for large-scale projects.
• Financial Planning & Controls: Strong expertise in budget management, financial forecasting, cost analysis, expenditure tracking, commitment management, and variance analysis.
• Large-Scale Project Management: Experience overseeing financial investments associated with semiconductor fab construction, infrastructure development, equipment installation, and tool hook-up projects.
• Investment Governance & Approvals: Ability to manage complex funding approval processes, supplemental budget requests, investment justifications, and financial reporting requirements.
• Strategic Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to coordinate with international headquarters, particularly Korea HQ, and align investment priorities with local business and project execution teams.
• Executive Reporting & Analysis: Ability to consolidate complex financial and project data into executive dashboards, investment reports, forecasts, and presentations to support senior management decisions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams across Finance, Construction, Infrastructure, Procurement, Engineering, and Project Management.
• Software & Analytical Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools. Experience with SAP, ERP systems, project management platforms, and financial dashboard tools such as Power BI.
• Process Development & Standardization: Ability to establish investment management frameworks, standardized workflows, internal controls, and performance measurement systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence senior executives and stakeholders across international organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex project environment.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to identifying financial risks and driving continuous improvement.

Desired (But Not Required) Experience

• Previous experience in semiconductor manufacturing, fab construction, or large-scale industrial capital projects.
• Experience managing Korea-funded investments and coordinating directly with Korean corporate headquarters.
• Experience with Samsung corporate investment processes and financial reporting structures.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience implementing financial management systems, investment dashboards, and automated reporting solutions.

The current base salary range for this role is between $188,000 - $244,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
   

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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