Richardson, Texas, United States
Onsite
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power‑efficient and high‑performance solutions for high‑growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Summary of Role:
We are seeking a highly driven and execution-focused Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead complex silicon development programs from concept through production.
This role operates at the intersection of engineering, product, and operations, driving alignment, execution rigor, and delivery predictability across highly cross-functional and globally distributed teams.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical depth, structured program leadership, and a track record of delivering complex semiconductor programs at scale.
Essential Responsibilities:
Own and drive end-to-end program execution across silicon/IP development, ensuring alignment with business objectives, schedules, and quality targets
Develop and manage integrated program plans, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths
Lead cross-functional coordination across IP, design, verification, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams
Establish execution discipline and predictability through rigorous tracking, metrics, and governance
Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints; drive mitigation strategies and timely escalation
Provide clear, data-driven status reporting to leadership; facilitate executive reviews and decision-making
Drive stakeholder alignment across technical and business domains in a global, matrixed environment
Other Responsibilities:
Partner closely with architecture, hardware, firmware, IT, finance, and operations teams to ensure program success
Support internal and external audits as required
Define, implement, and continuously improve program management processes, tools, and best practices
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field
8+ years of experience in semiconductor IP, product, or process development
2–3+ years in program or technical project management delivering complex programs to successful completion
Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs
Strong execution mindset with a track record of meeting commitments and driving outcomes
Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Excel)
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt in dynamic environments
Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
Demonstrated success working in global, distributed teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience operating in a highly matrixed, global semiconductor environment
PMP certification or equivalent program management credential
Expected Salary Range
$143,000.00 - $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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com 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.
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