IT Operations Manager

Forming Our Future together FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter. Shift: The regular hours for this position are day shift. Job Description IT Operations Manager – End User Services & ITSM is responsible for leading FormFactor’s global end‑user support operations, including Service Desk (Helpdesk), Desktop/Deskside Support, and IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and standards across multiple sites and regions. This onsite role will serve as an IT leader for the site and a primary interface to onsite business leadership. In addition to global operational accountability, the IT Operations Manager provides strong local presence, hands‑on leadership, and direct engagement with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations stakeholders to ensure IT services effectively support day‑to‑day execution and business outcomes. The role balances global consistency and governance with site‑specific responsiveness, ensuring end‑user services are reliable, scalable, and aligned with FormFactor’s business needs worldwide. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of individual contributors to deliver reliable, high‑quality end‑user support services aligned with service standards and business needs across different sites and time zones. Serve as a strategic partner to people leaders, senior support staff, and managed service providers, ensuring consistent, high‑quality end‑user support services aligned with business needs and service standards. Own and mature ITSM processes including Incident, Service Request, Problem, Change, Knowledge, and Asset/CMDB. Establish and enforce standard intake, triage, prioritization, escalation, and resolution procedures. Lead major incident management, including stakeholder communications and post‑incident reviews. Drive problem management and root cause analysis to reduce recurring incidents and improve service stability. Define and maintain global end‑user support standards, operational playbooks, and runbooks. Establish service KPIs, SLAs, and OLAs; lead regular service reviews and performance reporting. Partner with ITSM platform owners to improve workflows, automation, self‑service, and knowledge management. Ensure consistent, high‑quality end‑user experience across regions and business functions. Manage vendor performance, contract adherence, and continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as an escalation point for business stakeholders regarding end‑user support and ITSM services. Promote a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement within the IT Operations team. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance Life insurance Flexible spending and savings accounts 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid time off Location: Farmers Branch, TX Skills Change Management Computer Support Computer Technical Support Continuous Improvement Desktop Support Management End User Services Incident Management ITIL Framework IT Service Desk IT Service Management (ITSM) Leadership Major Incident Management People Management Problem Management Process Improvements Remote Desktop Support SLA Management Stakeholder Communications Vendor Management Education & Experience Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation. Location Restrictions (Remote‑eligible) For roles that are designated as remote‑eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote‑eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location. #J-18808-Ljbffr