Technical Program Manager

GlobalFoundries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a seasoned program leader to own the end-to-end execution of complex semiconductor technology programs. You will act as the central point of accountability across internal teams, customers, vendors, and technical stakeholders, driving plans, milestones, and risk mitigations from planning through delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in semiconductors, plus formal project/program management experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in semiconductor industry.
• Prior experience or formal training in project, program, or product management.
• Highly reliable with disciplined follow-through on emails, action items, and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project execution and be the go-to for internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the project plan for enablement of new technologies or tech transfers.
• Analyze data and monitor programs to ensure scope, cost, schedule, and specs are met.
• Drive team members to meet milestones and customer commitments.
• Document, track, and drive closure of meeting minutes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Identify risks early and define mitigation actions.
• Track and report progress to stakeholders, including external customers.
• Travel as needed for customer requests, workshops, and reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Resourceful problem solving

Continuous learning

Complex narrative distillation

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in technical field

PhD in technical field

Job description

Introduction

This role owns the execution of complex semiconductor technology programs from planning through delivery, serving as the central point of accountability across internal teams, customers, vendors, and technical stakeholders.

Job Description

This role owns the execution of complex semiconductor technology programs from planning through delivery, serving as the central point of accountability across internal teams, customers, vendors, and technical stakeholders.

• Full project execution ownership and go-to person for all internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the project plan for the enablement of new technologies and/or technology transfers.
• Analyze data and monitor programs to ensure adherence to contract scope of work, cost, schedule, and technical specifications.
• Drive project team members and contributors to meet critical milestones and customer commitments.
• Document, track, and drive closure of meeting minutes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Proactively identify key risks to the program and define mitigation actions.
• Track and report progress to key stakeholders (including external customers).
• Travel as needed for customer requests, workshops, project reviews, and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 10+ years’ experience in semiconductor industry
• Prior experience or formal training in project, program, or product management.
• Highly reliable and execution-focused, with disciplined follow-through on emails, action items, commitments, and details of every size.
• Strong interpersonal skills - influence without authority
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills – confidence in leading calls with various execs, technical experts, and/or vendors and customers.
• Detail-oriented - can identify what’s missing in planning and execution.
• Resourceful - solves non-routine issues.
• Personal and professional drive for continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to distill complex issues and information into simple narratives.

Nice To Have skills

• 8 + years in program management in semiconductor industry
• Strong technical background with knowledge of semiconductor device physics and processes.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to deal with customers in Taiwan/China region.
• PhD in technical field.
• Have a record of successfully delivering high-profile, complex technical projects against tight deadlines.
• Experience leading initiatives, onboarding, and mentoring other peers.