Fergal Higgins Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ie

Dublin, Ireland

- Oversee capital expenditure planning and execution for Intel's global high-volume factory network.Manage an annual budget of $8-10 billion.- Propose capital expenditure and commit timing strategies to Intel's COO to align with the company's dynamic strategic plans.- Ensure adherence to annual corporate financial targets achieving quarterly capital expenditure within +/-3% variance.- Request, justify & ensure accurate and timely release of sufficient capital from Intel corporate.- Execute the capital plan through procurement, managing approximately 20,000 purchase orders annually, to ensure Intel's global factories are fully equipped for successful, on-time, on-budget delivery of multi-billion dollar projects.- 15 years of experience in people management of local and remote teams.- Continuously build and maintain a motivated, high-performing global team through ongoing performance management.- Skilled in C-suite level communications, providing clear, accurate, and decision-enabling updates.- Experienced in system-driven processes with a focus on compliance and optimisation.

Dublin, Ireland

- Recruit and manage a cross-continental project management team, spanning EMEA and the US, overseeing the procurement and delivery of equipment for Intel’s startup factories.- Ensure just-in-time (JIT) delivery of equipment while maintaining adherence to quarterly budget targets.- Lead a team of approximately 15 project managers as direct reports.- Drive the development, standardisation, and implementation of global best practices for capital planning systems and processes.- Support the controlled delivery of Intel's global capital plan through effective team management and process optimisation.

Dublin, Ireland

- Led the Ireland procurement team in acquiring support equipment for a new technology startup at Intel Ireland.- Collaborated with the technology development site to document ancillary equipment requirements.- Commercially validated all items for Ireland-specific needs, including cost and lead time considerations.- Established a local site structure to review equipment needs and identify any gaps.- Managed the team to ensure all purchase orders were completed and approved just-in-time (JIT) and within quarterly budget targets.- Oversaw a $300 million budget, ensuring control and adherence to Intel Ireland's capital budget targets.

Dublin Ireland

- Executed long-term (1-5 year) capacity analysis for a strategic group within the 300mm fabrication plant.- Strategic roadmap planning for Intel's Irish site.- Managed a cross-functional team including a capital planner, layout coordinator, finance analyst, and corporate service manager.- Identified future opportunities and potential threats to the site, ensuring readiness for technology transitions.- Evaluated and planned physical building expansion and conversion options to support future growth.

- Managing capital budgets for multiple projects and engaging with senior factory management for approval of those budgets.- Responsible for capital purchase requisite approvals, ensuring all equipment purchases are within budget, scope & timely.

Portland, Or, Usa

Dublin, Ireland

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