MTS Program Manager – AI Solutions Ecosystem & Operations

GlobalFoundries Engineering Private Limited; Bangalore Rural; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Program Manager – AI Solutions Ecosystem & Operations to drive identified AI use cases from intake to deployment. You will run weekly interlocks, manage the portfolio view, and remove roadblocks so engineering teams stay focused on delivery.

You will coordinate IT security, legal, procurement and AI governance, ensuring compliant, timely production releases. Fluency in English and extensive PM experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's, or 8 years with a Master's, in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Science Engineering.
• Program management of multi-stakeholder technical programs to committed schedules.
• Proficiency with program tracking tools (Jira/ADO, Power BI).
• Managed vendor and partner relationships from evaluation through production deployment.
• Working knowledge of enterprise procurement and contracting (supplier registration, POs, NDAs, SaaS agreements).
• Familiarity with third-party SW IT security and architecture review process.
• Experience running recurring operating cadences and executive status reporting.
• Fluency in English Language – written & verbal.

Responsibilities

• Run weekly interlocks with partners, vendors and internal stakeholders; own agendas, decisions, actions and follow-through.
• Maintain the portfolio view of stage, owners, milestones, dependencies, and risk; report to leadership.
• Operationalize new engagements: kickoff, evaluation logistics, pilot scoping and success criteria.
• Drive vendor engagements through IT architecture and security assessment; remediation closure.
• Collaborate with Legal on NDAs and SaaS agreements; shepherd redlines to signature.
• Oversee procurement end to end: supplier registration, contractors, quotes, POs, renewals and license true-ups.
• Manage AI governance submissions, data classification and risk documentation ahead of production use.
• Develop OKRs and adoption metrics; track and deliver.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder alignment

Vendor management

IT security governance

Jira/ADO

Power BI

Procurement knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronics/CS

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Power BI

Procurement systems

Contract management tools

Job description

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, visitwww.gf.com.

Your Job: You are part of a team delivering GenAI/AI solutions for semiconductor design and enablement workflows. As Program Manager – AI Solutions Ecosystem & Operations you take identified solutions and use cases and make them real: you run weekly interlocks, hold the portfolio view, and drive each engagement through IT security, legal, procurement and AI governance to deployment and adoption. You own program mechanics, stakeholder alignment and roadblock removal so that engineering teams stay focused on delivery.

Essential Responsibilities

• Run weekly interlocks with partners, vendors and internal stakeholders; own agendas, decisions, actions and follow-through.
• Maintain the portfolio view of stage, owners, milestones, dependencies, and risk; report to leadership at a regular cadence.
• Operationalize new engagements once a solution and use case are identified: kickoff, evaluation logistics, pilot scoping and success criteria.
• Drive vendor engagements through IT architecture and security assessment, from findings to remediation closure.
• Partner with Legal on NDAs and SaaS agreements; shepherd redlines to signature.
• Drive procurement end to end: supplier registration, contractors, quotes, purchase orders, renewals and license true-ups.
• Manage AI governance submissions, data classification and risk documentation ahead of production use.
• Program manage the internal AI use-case portfolio: run the intake process, stage gates, pilot to production release, and sunset.
• Clear infrastructure, access, license and onboarding roadblocks.
• Develop OKRs and adoption metrics, track and deliver.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (Design Platforms, Central CAD and Methodology, Reference design, TD, Device, PDK, IT, Information Security, Legal, Procurement, Finance and Eco-system partners).

Required Qualifications

• Education – 10 years experience with a Bachelors degree, or 8 years with a Masters, in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Science Engineering.
• Program management of multi-stakeholder technical programs to committed schedules.
• Proficiency with program tracking tools (Jira/ADO, Power BI).
• Managed vendor and partner relationships from evaluation through production deployment.
• Working knowledge of enterprise procurement and contracting (supplier registration, POs, NDAs, SaaS agreements).
• Familiarity with third-party SW IT security and architecture review process.
• Experience running recurring operating cadences and executive status reporting.
• Fluency in English Language – written & verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP or Agile/Scrum certification.
• Familiarity with semiconductor design, EDA or PDK workflows.
• Working understanding of GenAI/AI concepts (LLMs, RAG, agents).
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and align without direct authority.
• Strong planning, organizational and communication skills.

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.

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Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

We shape what's essential. At GlobalFoundries you will find a vibrant work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our diverse and global team shares a culture of respect and inclusivity, representing the best in the industry. We celebrate success together and are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.