Lead IT M&A Integration Architect

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking an experienced IT Mergers & Acquisitions Lead Integration Architect to drive post‑deal integration across business processes, technology, and culture. You will own integration roadmaps, lead cross‑functional teams including IT, HR, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing and Legal, and establish KPIs to maximize value from transactions.

The role requires a strong track record in post‑merger integrations within global manufacturing or semiconductor environments, with travel

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in M&A integration or IT architecture within a large global organization.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related field; or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven track record leading post-merger integrations in semiconductor or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems (ERP/CRM/HRIS), business process mapping, and data governance.
• Excellent project management skills across multiple large-scale projects.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with cultural integration and change management in multinational environments.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of integration strategies for M&A projects aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as primary architect for technology and business process integrations related to M&A.
• Collaborate with IT, HR, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, R&D and Legal to define requirements and risks.
• Develop and maintain detailed integration roadmaps and playbooks for acquired entities.
• Conduct due diligence assessments to evaluate technology, processes, and organizational fit.
• Establish systems integration strategy and harmonize processes for continuity and efficiency.
• Set integration KPIs and report progress to executive leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks and continuously improve integration methodologies.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

Or 10+ years in lieu of a degree

Tools

ERP

CRM

HRIS

Data governance

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking an experienced IT Mergers & Acquisitions Lead Integration Architect to drive post‑deal integration across business processes, technology, and culture. You will own integration roadmaps, lead cross‑functional teams including IT, HR, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing and Legal, and establish KPIs to maximize value from transactions.

The role requires a strong track record in post‑merger integrations within global manufacturing or semiconductor environments, with travel