Director Program Management

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: 

We are seeking an experienced Director of Program Management Office (PMO) to establish and lead a dedicated PMO supporting a strategic partnership with a marquee client. This role will be instrumental in remapping core processes, ensuring contractual compliance, and driving operational excellence across multiple functions including but not limited to Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Reliability, EHS, Audit & Compliance. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Establish and lead a best-in-class PMO, including frameworks, methodologies, and governance standards. 

• Ensure consistent program execution aligned with customer commitments and GlobalFoundries’ operational standards. 

• Provide executive-level visibility into program health, risks, and outcomes. 

• Lead complex, cross-functional programs, and workstreams. 

• Track milestones, KPIs, dependencies, and risks to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery. 

• Drive accountability across teams and ensure disciplined execution 

• Elevate and standardize processes related to capacity planning, supply chain execution, subcontractor management, pricing commitments, and EHS. 

• Embed controls and rigor consistent with public company and customer compliance requirements. 

• Drive continuous improvement and scalability as the partnership grows. 

• Champion change management best practices to support evolving customer needs and dynamic demand signals. 

• Enable organizational agility while maintaining operational discipline. 

• Partner closely with Sales, Product Lines, Operations, Finance, Legal, and functional leadership. 

• Act as a trusted integrator across teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective decision-making. 

Other Responsibilities: 

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

• Other duties as assigned by manager. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required. 

• MBA or advanced degree preferred. 

• 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management. 

• 5+ years in people or senior program leadership roles. 

• Proven experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high-technology industries. 

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in complex, matrixed environments. 

• PMP, PgMP, Agile, and/or Six Sigma. 

• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on operational execution. 

• Executive-level stakeholder management and communication skills. 

• Deep expertise in process transformation and change management. 

• Proficiency with program management tools and performance tracking. 

• Ability to operate with discretion in confidential, customer-sensitive environments. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Education - Master’s degree or MBA.