Sr. Director, Digital Strategy and Enablement

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
180K-323K Annually
Semiconductor
The Role

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:

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving enterprise transformation at scale? GlobalFoundries invites seasoned consultants—particularly those with experience at leading strategy firms — to spearhead our IT Transformation Office. In this executive role, you’ll architect and deliver enterprise-wide digital, technology, and operating model transformation for one of the world’s foremost semiconductor manufacturers. 

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a global, innovation-driven organization alongside C-level leadership. You’ll leverage your consulting toolkit to transform IT capabilities, orchestrate cross-functional change, and embed a culture of continuous improvement, all while working in an agile, complex, and growth-oriented environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Vision & Transformation Leadership 

  • Develop and execute an ambitious IT transformation roadmap in partnership with executive stakeholders, synthesizing enterprise strategy into actionable, high-impact initiatives. 

  • Lead a dedicated Transformation Office that sets governance standards, performance metrics, and frameworks for value realization on a global scale. 

  • Program Delivery & Change Management 

  • Drive execution of major transformation programs—including ERP modernization, cloud migration, automation, and AI enablement—leveraging best-in-class methodologies honed in top consulting environments. 

  • Champion enterprise-wide change management and foster alignment, engagement, and adoption across all organizational levels. 

  • Influence & Stakeholder Partnership 

  • Engage as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior leadership, shaping digital priorities and influencing decision-making at the highest levels. 

  • Lead strategic communications and orchestrate stakeholder engagement across global business units and external partners. 

  • People & Performance Leadership 

  • Build and mentor a high-caliber transformation and program management team, cultivating next-generation leaders. 

  • Instill rigorous program governance, risk management, and KPI discipline—drawing on consulting best practices to deliver measurable results. 

  • Champion agile ways of working, lean process design, and a data-driven operating model. 

 

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

 

Required Qualifications :

  • 15+ years of experience in management consulting, IT transformation, or strategic change leadership within large, matrixed, and multinational organizations (high-tech, manufacturing, and semiconductor sectors valued). 

  • Demonstrated record of shaping and delivering complex, multi-year transformation programs with quantifiable business outcomes. 

  • Deep expertise in IT strategy, operating model design, ERP ecosystems (SAP preferred), enterprise architecture, data platforms, and automation. 

  • Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder influence skills, developed through exposure to C-level environments. 

  • Experience managing large-scale budgets, vendor relationships, and distributed teams. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree from a top-tier school strongly preferred. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Enterprise Thinking & Strategic Agility 

  • Global Digital & Data Fluency 

  • Transformational Leadership & Change Navigation 

  • Execution Excellence 

  • Collaborative Influence 

  • Customer-Centric Innovation 

 

Join us to lead one of the most ambitious transformation journeys in the industry—where your consulting experience will unlock real-world impact and executive visibility on a global stage. 

Expected Salary Range

$180,400.00 - $322,500.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. 

 

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 

GlobalFoundries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GlobalFoundries and has not been reviewed or approved by GlobalFoundries.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Malta, NY
12,676 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

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

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