IP Program Manager

About GF

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 .

Introduction:

The Internal IP Program Manager partners with Design, Product Lines, QA, Validation, Release, Operations, and Customer teams to drive execution across the IP lifecycle. The role requires strong program management skills, technical understanding, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization.

The successful candidate will balance business, technical, operational, and customer priorities while navigating ambiguity, competing objectives, and stakeholder challenges. This position requires a combination of structure, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.

Your Job:

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of internal IP programs.
• Manage schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and escalations.
• Drive alignment across global, cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate IP lifecycle governance, compliance, quality reviews, and release readiness.
• Lead customer escalations and support resolution of critical issues.
• Establish and track KPIs, program metrics, and management dashboards.
• Identify risks, remove blockers, and drive timely decision-making.
• Manage cross-team dependencies, resource conflicts, and competing priorities.
• Facilitate effective communication, documentation, and program reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and operational practices.
• Support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Support Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) requirements, policies, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, controls, and operational standards.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of program management, technical program management, or semiconductor product development experience.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing customer-facing issues and escalations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A collaborative and results-oriented leader who combines program management discipline, technical credibility, business acumen, and emotional intelligence to deliver successful outcomes across complex organizations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and driving alignment in dynamic environments.

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