Senior Strategic Technical Program Manager – Foundry Customer Programs

Intel; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 142,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel seeks a Senior Strategic Technical Manager to lead and manage high-impact foundry customer programs, bridging customers with internal teams to align end-to-end supply chain for complex engagements.

Aligned with IDM 2.0, the role combines strategic thinking, technical depth, and program leadership from initial engagement through production ramp, influencing stakeholders for scalable execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field; plus 8+ years in semiconductor, foundry, or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional customer programs.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and supply chain ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of strategic foundry customer programs, from opportunity alignment through execution, ramp, and EOL.
• Act as the primary interface for key customers on program milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable internal execution plans.
• Lead strategic planning and hands-on execution to ensure customer success across all program phases.
• Partner with business development, product, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to align on customer deals.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Influence and develop alignment strategies across Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and IT stakeholders.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks early and drive mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with strategic foundry customers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Job Details

Job Description:
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Strategic Technical Manager to lead and manage high-impact foundry customer programs. This role serves as a critical bridge between customers and internal cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across the end-to-end supply chain to successfully execute complex customer engagements.

Aligned with Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy, the ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, technical depth, and program leadership and leads both strategic planning and hands-on execution to ensure customer success. This individual will drive outcomes from initial engagement through production ramp while influencing internal stakeholders and enabling scalable execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Program Leadership
  Own end-to-end delivery of strategic foundry customer programs, from opportunity alignment through execution, ramp, and EOL.
• Act as the primary interface for key customers on program milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable internal execution plans.

• Strategic Alignment and Execution
  Lead both strategic planning and hands-on execution to ensure customer success across all program phases.
• Partner with business development, product, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to align on customer deals and ensure seamless execution.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Influence and develop alignment strategies across Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and IT stakeholders.
• Influence prioritization and roadmap decisions based on customer needs and business impact.

• Supply Chain and Operations Integration
  Lead alignment across the full supply chain (fab, OSAT, logistics, planning) to meet customer commitments on schedule, cost, and quality.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks early and drive mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Support capacity planning, demand forecasting, and execution readiness.

• Customer Engagement and Relationship Management
  Build strong, trusted relationships with strategic foundry customers.
• Serve as a thought partner to customers, advising on technical trade-offs and manufacturing considerations.
• Support escalation management and drive resolution for critical issues.

• Program Management Excellence
  Establish governance models, program tracking, and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution processes and tools.
• Ensure clear communication across all levels, including executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related technical field with 8+ years or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor, foundry, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional customer programs.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and supply chain ecosystems.

This position is not open to an Intel immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with foundry customers or fabless semiconductor companies.
• Knowledge of end-to-end silicon lifecycle (design fab assembly/test delivery).
• Ability to influence without authority in highly matrixed organizations.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, New Mexico, Albuquerque, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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
N/A

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 for jobs which could be performed in the US: $142,060.00 - 236,810.00 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 require an on-site presence. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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