Global Fab Ops Program Lead

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Newbury, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Newbury Park seeks a Global Fab Operations Program Manager to lead strategic manufacturing initiatives across the wafer fab network.

This role drives operational excellence, capacity expansion, cost optimization, and cross-functional programs that impact profitability and scalability. The ideal candidate blends deep manufacturing expertise with strong business acumen, executive communication, and experience guiding complex programs in a fast-paced semiconductor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations, or semiconductor production environments.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible program or project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale operational improvement, capacity planning, and cost reduction programs.
• Strong financial, analytical, and business planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Proven ability to influence across organizational boundaries without direct authority.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide operational initiatives focused on capacity modeling, productivity improvement, and sustainable unit cost reduction across global wafer fabrication operations.
• Develop and execute strategies that improve manufacturing efficiency, profitability, and long-term operational competitiveness.
• Identify operational gaps and drive breakthrough improvements that establish best-in-class manufacturing performance and cost structures.
• Partner closely with business, operations, engineering, and finance organizations to align strategic objectives and execution plans.
• Lead complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple organizations, manufacturing sites, and external partners.
• Establish program governance, milestones, risk management plans, and executive reporting mechanisms to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage large-scale capital and operational budgets while achieving committed financial and operational performance targets.
• Drive accountability through clearly defined KPIs, project scorecards, and operational metrics.
• Conduct detailed analyses of wafer manufacturing costs, cost drivers, and operational performance metrics.
• Partner with technology development teams to evaluate cost structures for future technology nodes and manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop and implement initiatives that improve unit economics and support long-term margin expansion.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to develop forecasts, business cases, investment strategies, and profitability improvement plans.
• Work closely with global manufacturing sites to optimize resource utilization, factory performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Drive facility utilization and floor-space density improvement programs across wafer fabrication facilities.
• Lead supplier and contractor engagements to ensure successful execution of strategic operational initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations highlighting program progress, milestones, risks, opportunities, and business impact.
• Influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization to build alignment and achieve successful outcomes.
• Facilitate decision-making through data-driven recommendations and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Lead critical discussions, negotiations, and cross-functional reviews to drive execution and remove barriers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Newbury Park seeks a Global Fab Operations Program Manager to lead strategic manufacturing initiatives across the wafer fab network.

This role drives operational excellence, capacity expansion, cost optimization, and cross-functional programs that impact profitability and scalability. The ideal candidate blends deep manufacturing expertise with strong business acumen, executive communication, and experience guiding complex programs in a fast-paced semiconductor