Engineering Program Manager

Job Title

Engineering Program Manager

Role Summary

Lead and drive execution of complex silicon development programs from concept through production across global, cross-functional teams. Ensure schedule, quality, and business alignment by coordinating engineering, product, and operations stakeholders.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 8+ years in semiconductor IP, product, or process development and 2–3+ years in program or technical project management.

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end program planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment. Key responsibilities include:

• Own program execution across silicon/IP development, managing milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, governance, and metrics to ensure delivery predictability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IP, design, verification, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial partners.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints; drive mitigation strategies and escalate when needed.
• Provide clear, data-driven status reporting to leadership and facilitate executive reviews and decision-making.
• Partner with architecture, hardware, firmware, IT, finance, and operations to meet program objectives.
• Support internal and external audits and continuously improve program management processes and tools.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 8+ years in semiconductor IP, product, or process development.
• 2–3+ years delivering complex programs in a program or technical project management role.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs.
• Strong execution focus with a track record of meeting commitments and driving outcomes.
• Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills; ability to influence across all levels.
• Demonstrated success working in global, distributed teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience operating in a highly matrixed, global semiconductor environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related technical field is required. PMP or equivalent program management credential is preferred.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.