IT Program Manager

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.

Role Summary:

Fast-growing IT Project Management Office (PMO) group at GlobalFoundries seeks a personable and highly motivated Program Manager (PM) to support a major technology transformation program in day-to-day project management tasks and activities. Our growth-oriented organization provides you with valuable learning opportunities as you share your ideas and creativity with the team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of multi-phase transition program.

• Oversee program/ project timelines, deliverables, and internal/external project resources

• Outlining, defining, and initiating the project.

• Implementing document control policies and documentation templates.

• Maintaining a good working knowledge of assigned component projects.

• Evaluating standards of component products.

• Monitoring project progress and implementing changes where necessary.

• Provide consistent and clear communication between all project stakeholders and report on progress to the Executive Steering Committee

• Ensuring compliance with objectives, organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

• Compiling project reports and informing management regarding problems.

• Ensuring project complies with best practices, SOPs, PMO policies, and other policies.

Other Responsibilities:

• Must be comfortable in matrix management environments and work effectively with others in managing complex projects and proven track record of successfully leading teams of consultants through entire project life cycle process

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint)

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment

Required Qualifications:

• Education – bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field

• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• 7 + years’ experience in program/ project management with a strong track record for on-time and on-budget performance while leading large, complex programs

• 7+ years' experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development

• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion

• Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

• Travel - Up to 10%

• Fluency in English Language – written & verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and advanced packaging techniques

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is preferred

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, and hands-on experience with Agile tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) or JIRA

• Master's Degree

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint)

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment

• Must be comfortable in matrix management environments and work effectively with others in managing complex projects and proven track record of successfully leading teams of consultants through entire project life cycle process

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.