Digital Manufacturing Strategy Lead

GlobalFoundries inc.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Strategy Lead to turn business needs into clear strategies, priorities, and plans. You will partner with fab and technology leaders to ensure digital investments deliver measurable value and you will influence decisions at the highest level.

The role is senior and cross-functional, requiring strong planning, governance, and collaboration across sites. It emphasizes building executive-ready communications and driving value on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 6 years in strategy consulting, a strategy office, or digital manufacturing and transformation programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity; PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools and platforms such as Microsoft Copilot for analysis, research, reporting and decision-making.
• Travel up to 10%; Fluency in English, written & verbal.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive strategic initiatives from idea to delivery, translating business goals into clear priorities, roadmaps and plans.
• Bring together stakeholders across sites, functions and leadership levels to align on direction, trade-offs and decisions.
• Build fact-based insights and recommendations, using data and analysis to guide investments.
• Ensure programs deliver value, quality, schedule and cost commitments.
• Track progress, spot risks early, and recommend course corrections.
• Create executive-ready communications to keep leaders informed and enable timely decisions.
• Build and improve planning processes, governance and ways of working.
• Evaluate new opportunities, technologies and partners, and help shape business cases and agreements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/ops or related field

MBA preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

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.

Summary of Role

As Digital Manufacturing Strategy Lead, you will turn business needs into clear strategy, priorities and plans. You will partner with fab and technology leaders and make sure our digital investments deliver tangible and measurable value. This is a high-visibility, senior individual-contributor role for someone who brings structure to complexity, leads through influence, and wants their work to show up on the factory floor.

Essential Responsibilities

• Shape and drive strategic initiatives from idea to delivery, translating business goals into clear priorities, roadmaps and plans.
• Bring together stakeholders across sites, functions and leadership levels to align on direction, trade-offs and decisions.
• Build fact-based insights and recommendations, using data and analysis to guide where the organization invests its time and resources.
• Ensure programs deliver on their commitments for value, quality, schedule and cost.
• Track progress and performance, spot risks early, and recommend course corrections.
• Create clear, executive-ready communication that keeps leaders informed and enables timely decisions.
• Build and continuously improve planning processes, governance and ways of working.
• Evaluate new opportunities, technologies and partners, and help shape business cases and agreements.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations or a related field, MBA preferred.
• Experience: 6 years in strategy consulting, a strategy office, or digital manufacturing and transformation programs.
• Strong Project management skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity. PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools and platforms such as Microsoft Copilot in day-to-day work, for analysis, research, reporting and decision-making.
• Travel - Up to 10% Fluency in English Language – written & verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in a related engineering field, MBA preferred.
• Experience: 5 Years of leading digital transformation efforts with cross-functional teams in a high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading medium-to-large, cross-functional initiatives across sites.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and outcomes without formal authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.
• Experience in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience presenting to and advising senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Expected Salary Range $98,000.00 - $176,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.

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.