About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Summary of Role:
The Principal Program Manager is an enterprise-level, cross-functional leader accountable for the strategy and execution of high-impact, customer-facing silicon photonics (SiPh) programs and product platforms. Operating with broad decision-making authority and minimal oversight, this role drives alignment across Technology Development, Design Enablement, Test, Packaging, Quality/Reliability, Operations, Supply Chain, and key external partners. The PM shapes portfolio priorities and operating mechanisms, influences executive technical and business decisions, and leads complex multi-site, multi-program deliverables from concept through qualification and production ramp. The role is responsible for program governance, stakeholder outcomes, risk posture, and delivery predictability, and serves as a senior representative of the SiPh Product Line in executive and customer forums.
Drive revenue growth and increased profitability in the SiPh Product Line (PL) through operational efficiencies. Accelerate the development of fully functional technologies, including test and packaging that meet our customers' key figures of merit in a cost-effective manner. Deploy the optimized development flow, solve technical and non-technical issues methodically, leverage AI/ML, drive additional operational efficiency initiatives.
Essential Responsibilities
- Customer & Internal Leadership:
Own senior customer relationships and executive stakeholder alignment for SiPh programs; establish governance cadence, drive clarity on scope/commitments, and lead executive decision-making on priorities, trade-offs, and escalation paths across the lifecycle. - Portfolio & Roadmap Leadership (SiPh):
Translate SiPh product-line strategy into an integrated portfolio execution plan; drive prioritization across multiple programs, align dependencies across functions, and ensure platform readiness decisions support customer and business outcomes. - End-to-End Lifecycle & Delivery Accountability:
Accountable for end-to-end delivery across feature definition, design enablement, test strategy, packaging/assembly readiness, qualification, and manufacturing handoff; establish readiness criteria, ensure requirements traceability, and drive closure of gaps that threaten delivery. - Program Governance, Predictability & Risk Posture:
Define and run program/portfolio governance (operating reviews, decision logs, change control); maintain integrated master schedules across sites; proactively manage critical-path risks/issues and drive mitigation/contingency plans to protect commitments. - Multi-Site Cross-Functional Leadership & Resource Alignment:
Lead and influence multi-site teams (design, test, packaging, quality/reliability, operations, supply chain) to align resources, sequencing, and priorities; resolve cross-org conflicts and accelerate issue closure with a focus on system-level outcomes. - Qualification Strategy, Customer Acceptance & Compliance:
Set qualification strategy, readiness gates, and acceptance criteria with Quality/Reliability and customers; ensure adherence to internal standards and contractual/customer requirements and lead cross-functional closure of qualification gaps prior to production release. - Demand, Capacity, Cost & Business Alignment:
Provide demand and build-plan visibility (forecast, key constraints) and align with operations/planning on capacity, materials, and readiness to support qualification builds and ramps; surface cost/schedule/technical trade-offs, quantify impacts, and drive timely decisions with stakeholders.
Other Responsibilities
- Define and scale program management operating mechanisms (metrics, dashboards, governance, templates) to improve predictability and execution rigor across the SiPh organization.
- Drive adoption of AI-enabled workflows and analytics to improve program execution efficiency (e.g., automated status reporting, risk signal detection, and decision support), while ensuring appropriate data governance and stakeholder alignment.
- Lead strategic planning activities, including portfolio prioritization, roadmap alignment, and cross-functional risk posture reviews; influence resourcing and sequencing decisions.
- Represent the SiPh Product Line in executive reviews, customer QBRs, audits, and cross-company forums; communicate status, risks, and decision asks with clarity and authority.
- Coach and mentor program managers and cross-functional leaders; raise overall program management capability through training, reviews, and best-practice sharing.
- Stay informed on industry/market trends in silicon photonics and adjacent technologies; translate insights into program/portfolio implications and recommendations.
Qualifications / Required Skills
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM, or related field
· 10+ years of experience managing programs, products or methodologies in semiconductor or photonics industries
· Understanding of silicon photonics, product lifecycle, and customer engagement
· Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Working Conditions / Travel Requirements
· Role is based in Malta, NY with hybrid work flexibility
· Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required for customer visits or site coordination
Expected Salary Range
$143,000.00 - $247,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
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An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM or related field
- 10+ years of experience managing programs in semiconductor or photonics industries
- Understanding of silicon photonics and product lifecycle
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
GlobalFoundries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support is presented as a meaningful part of the package. Wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program add to the sense of broad health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching from day one and access to an employee stock purchase program are positioned as notable financial benefits. Retirement provisions are repeatedly framed as a strong counterweight to other compensation concerns.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous, including high annual vacation accrual, dedicated sick time, and additional personal days. Extended paid parental leave frameworks are also outlined as a substantial leave benefit.
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What We Do
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development, and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com. GlobalFoundries is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V).#CB
