VP Global Operations

Rambus, a premierchipand silicon IP provider making data faster and safer,isseekingto hirean exceptionalVP of Operationsto joinourOperations Business Unit inSan Jose, CA.In this role, youwill beworking withsome of the brightest inventors and engineers in the worlddevelopingproductsthat make data faster and safer.In this role, you'll be accountable for end-to-end operational execution, ensuring on-time delivery, cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and continuous productivity improvement. The VP of Operations will build and run a resilient global operations organization spanning foundry and OSAT management, materials strategy, planning, logistics, NPI/production ramp, and operational risk management—while partnering closely with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and key external manufacturing partners.Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracinga hybrid approach formostoffice-basedroles.Employeesare encouragedtospend an average of at leastthree days per weekonsite,allowing fortwodaysof remote work.Establish operational governance for allocation, prioritization, and revenue attainment during constraints.Establish supply risk assessment and mitigation plans: geopolitical risk, node constraints, single-source dependencies, logistics disruptions, and disaster recovery.Build business continuity playbooks: alternate sites, qualified alternates, safety stock strategy, and rapid reallocation processes.Work in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to businessWorks collaboratively and cross functionally to meet the businesses needs and optimize revenue and marginIdentifies risks and problems in timely manner and drives resolution with speed and agilityIdentifies and advocates for tools that can improve operational visibility and efficiency to enhance the planning compatibility and scalabilityGather and synthesize relevant data, lead analysis and develop final recommendations around strategic and operational initiativesAt least 20 years of operations leadership in semiconductors, with significant experience in fabless supply chains.Proven expertise managing foundry and OSAT ecosystems, including allocation, ramp, and supplier negotiations.Strong background in S&OP / planning, NPI to HVM scaling, and cross-functional execution.Demonstrated ability to deliver cost-down, yield improvements, and operational KPI outcomes.A strong interest and willingness to engage in critical conversations and complex problem solvingExperience building global teams and executive-level stakeholder management.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent; MBA a plus.About RambusRambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop thecutting-edgeproducts and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.Rambus offers a competitive compensation packageincludingbase salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.TheUSsalary range for thisfull-timeposition is $243,600to $452,400.Our salary ranges aredeterminedby role,leveland location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will bedeterminedbased on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, worklocationand market conditions.At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members haveequitableaccess to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do ourbest work.Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veteransduringour job application procedures. If yourequireassistanceoran accommodationdue to a disability,please feel free to inform us in your application.Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitmentagenciesor fee-based recruitment services.For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. Foradditionalinformation on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.#LI-HYBRID#LI-RF1

Created: 2026-03-07