Director, Global IT

Intel; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Vacation

Job summary

Intel is seeking a Director, Global IT in Santa Clara to lead large-scale technology programs, overseeing end-to-end delivery, governance, and stakeholder alignment across global teams. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and measurable outcomes in service reliability and efficiency.

You will drive strategic initiatives within Intel's Global IT organization, ensuring programs meet timelines, budgets, and business goals, while advancing innovation and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in IT.
• 5+ years of experience with large transformation program delivery.
• 5+ proven expertise in managing complex programs with global scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale technology programs aligned with business objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Oversee implementation, testing, documentation, training, and change control for project success.
• Coordinate across teams to identify dependencies and remove delivery blockers.
• Establish program governance with milestones, risk plans, and executive reporting.
• Monitor program health metrics to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Conduct closeout reviews and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

IT program management

Large transformation programs

Global scope leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/CS

Job description

Job Details

Job Description

The Role and Impact

As a Director, Global IT, you will play a critical role in driving complex, high-impact projects that underpin the success of Intel's technology solutions and services. You will manage end-to-end execution, overseeing project plans, resources, and timelines to deliver innovative outcomes. Your expertise will ensure seamless coordination across teams, fostering collaboration and enabling Intel to meet strategic objectives efficiently.

Business Group

You will join Intel's Global IT organization, a team committed to accelerating enterprise-wide innovation and operational excellence. This group is responsible for delivering technology solutions and services that empower Intel to achieve its business goals while driving efficiency and transformation across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale technology projects and programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management strategies.
• Manage implementation processes, including testing, documentation, training, and change control, to guarantee project success.
• Collaborate across teams to assess dependencies, remove roadblocks, and address constraints impacting delivery.
• Establish and drive program governance, including milestones, risk mitigation plans, and executive-level reporting.
• Monitor program health metrics to ensure quality, timeliness, and adherence to project goals.
• Conduct project closeout assessments and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 15+ years of relevant experience in IT.
• 5+ Experience with large transformation program delivery.
• 5+ Proven expertise in managing complex programs with multiple interdependencies and global scope.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with experience implementing governance structures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across technical and executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with experience identifying program risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Experience within large-scale IT or technology organizations.
• Track record of delivering measurable outcomes in areas such as service reliability, cost optimization, or operational efficiency.
• Financial acumen, including experience developing business cases and managing ROI-driven initiatives.
• History of influencing senior leaders and driving alignment in matrixed environments.
• Expertise in modern program management practices and data-driven execution tracking.

Join us to make a meaningful impact on Intel's global technology initiatives and collaborate with exceptional teams dedicated to innovation and growth.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations

US, California, Folsom

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .

Annual Salary Range

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $198,050.00-279,600.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subjec