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:
Leads end-to-end program management for Silicon Photonics & Advanced Packaging initiatives, driving cross-functional execution from concept through facility readiness, technology development, and high-volume manufacturing ramp. Ensures alignment & delivers strategic business objectives, customer requirements, and operational excellence targets.
Essential Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Execution
- Lead Silicon Photonics & Advanced Packaging programs spanning facility design, tool deployment, process development, and technology ramp.
- Drive program execution from feasibility through industrialization with clear accountability for milestones, deliverables, and outcomes.
- Establish integrated program plans, including macro and micro schedules, critical path tracking, and leading indicators.
Cross-Functional Alignment
- Coordinate across engineering (SiPh Packaging, process integration, equipment), operations, facilities, EHS, supply chain, and external partners (OSATs, tool vendors).
- Serve as the central point of integration for Facilities, Packaging Technology teams, IT infrastructure teams & module engineering teams to ensure seamless execution.
CapEx & Financial Management
- Plan, monitor, and control CapEx and OpEx budgets aligned with approved business cases.
- Track investment phasing (tranches), tool procurement, and infrastructure readiness against financial targets.
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify program risks across technology, supply chain, facility readiness, and customer commitments.
- Drive structured risk mitigation strategies with clear owners and timelines.
- Escalate critical risks with data-driven insights and proposed actions proactively
Technology & Manufacturing Readiness
- Partner with engineering teams to ensure readiness for manufacturing maturity and scalability.
Customer & Business Interface
- Engage with key stake holders and internal customers to align program deliverables with market requirements and timelines.
Governance & Communication
- Lead program governance through structured reviews (CCT, executive reviews, technical interlocks).
- Provide clear, concise updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and decisions required.
- Drive follow-up actions and accountability across teams.
EHSS & Compliance
- Ensure all program activities comply with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) standards.
- Promote a culture of safety and operational discipline across all program phases.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, with strong exposure to Fab Operations / Technology Program management, customer management etc.,
- Experience in advanced packaging and/or SiPh technologies will be an added advantage
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional programs (facility build, technology ramp, or new product introduction).
- Strong understanding of semiconductor fab operations, packaging flows (wafer-level, die-level, assembly), and equipment ecosystems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Program Leadership: Ability to drive execution in high-complexity, high-ambiguity environments.
- Technical Depth: Strong grasp of manufacturing processes. Experience in Advanced Packaging will be a plus.
- Financial Acumen: Experience managing multi-million-dollar CapEx programs and business case alignment.
- Risk Management: Structured, proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
- Executive Communication: Ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
- Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to align global, cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Operational Excellence: Focus on metrics, discipline, and continuous improvement.
Expected Salary Range
$85,000.00 - $247,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.
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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 Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or related field)
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing with exposure to fab operations and technology program management
- Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional programs (facility build, technology ramp, new product introduction)
- Strong understanding of semiconductor fab operations, packaging flows (wafer-level, die-level, assembly), and equipment ecosystems
- Experience in Advanced Packaging and/or Silicon Photonics
- Experience planning, monitoring, and controlling CapEx and OpEx budgets and investment phasing
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar CapEx programs and aligning to business cases
- Structured risk identification and mitigation experience for technology, supply chain, and facility readiness risks
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics to executive leadership
- Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) standards and promote safety culture
- Ability/eligibility to apply for and obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance if requested
- Advanced degree preferred
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.
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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
