Lead, Strategic Business Development

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Corporate Development professional to lead cross-functional integration planning across the M&A lifecycle, from Day 1 readiness to value realization. This hands-on role connects the big picture to the details and builds momentum across functions without relying on formal authority.

You will develop integration strategies, governance structures, and roadmaps, translate diligence findings into priorities, and coordinate post-close execution while maintaining visibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, Management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in corporate development, M&A, integration, strategy, consulting, finance, business operations, transformation, or program management.
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to influence, create structure, and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Ability to travel globally up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop integration strategies, operating principles, plans, milestones, and governance structures across the transaction lifecycle.
• Translate operational and functional diligence findings into clear integration priorities, plans, and actions.
• Coordinate Day 1 readiness and post-close execution, ensuring owners, dependencies, decisions, and timelines remain visible.
• Maintain integrated project plans and drive resolution of cross-functional issues, risks, and dependencies.
• Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Operations, Product, Sales, and other functions to align integration priorities and deliverables.
• Facilitate workstream and governance meetings, document key decisions, and ensure timely follow‑through on commitments.
• Define and track integration benefits, KPIs, risks, and mitigation actions, while preparing concise executive updates and decision materials.
• Build and continuously improve integration playbooks, templates, tools, and best practices to strengthen the speed, consistency, and effectiveness of future transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Influence without authority

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Strategy/Management

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

Join GF’s Corporate Development team to turn transaction strategy into results, leading cross-functional integration planning, Day 1 readiness, and value realization across the M&A lifecycle. This is a hands‑on role for someone who connects the big picture to the details and builds momentum across functions without relying on formal authority.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop integration strategies, operating principles, plans, milestones, and governance structures across the transaction lifecycle.
• Translate operational and functional diligence findings into clear integration priorities, plans, and actions.
• Coordinate Day 1 readiness and post-close execution, ensuring owners, dependencies, decisions, and timelines remain visible.
• Maintain integrated project plans and drive resolution of cross-functional issues, risks, and dependencies.
• Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Operations, Product, Sales, and other functions to align integration priorities and deliverables.
• Facilitate workstream and governance meetings, document key decisions, and ensure timely follow‑through on commitments.
• Define and track integration benefits, KPIs, risks, and mitigation actions, while preparing concise executive updates and decision materials.
• Build and continuously improve integration playbooks, templates, tools, and best practices to strengthen the speed, consistency, and effectiveness of future transactions.

Other Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, Management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in corporate development, M&A, integration, strategy, consulting, finance, business operations, transformation, or program management.
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to influence, create structure, and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Ability to travel globally up to 15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience in the context of acquisitions or enterprise transformation.
• Familiarity with Integration Management Office practices, synergy tracking, and change management.
• Technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, or consulting experience.
• MBA or advanced degree.

Expected Salary Range

$101,000.00 - $177,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

Accommodations

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Company Culture

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.