Sr. Director, Strategic Operations & Enterprise Alignment

GlobalFoundries inc.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 198,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY is seeking a Sr Director, Strategic Operations & Enterprise Alignment to align Fab 8's strategic priorities with execution, establishing operating rhythms, and removing barriers. You will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and HR to drive decisions and deliver site and enterprise objectives.

The role requires 15+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or related, exceptional executive communication, and a proven ability to influence through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 15+ years leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing, operations, strategy, business transformation, or related environments.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive horizontal alignment across Fab 8 leadership and organization to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Own and continuously improve the Fab 8 executive operating system and governance mechanisms.
• Maintain a consolidated view of Fab 8 strategic initiatives and business priorities and recommend prioritization and resource tradeoffs.
• Serve as central integrator across Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and other enabling functions.
• Represent Fab 8 priorities in enterprise governance forums and provide strategic recommendations on resource allocation and tradeoffs.
• Prepare executive-level business reviews, strategic updates, and communications.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Operations excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

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

The Sr Director, Strategic Operations & Enterprise Alignment is a key leadership role responsible for driving alignment, organizational effectiveness, and execution of Fab 8's strategic and operational priorities. This leader serves as a strategic integrator across the Fab 8 leadership team and broader organization, ensuring priorities are clearly defined, decisions are effectively coordinated, and cross-functional teams remain aligned around shared business outcomes. The role connects strategy to execution by establishing operating rhythms, clarifying accountability, identifying interdependencies, and removing barriers that impact delivery. Operating beyond Fab 8, the Sr Director partners closely with Manufacturing and GF enterprise leaders to influence decisions, align priorities, and advance critical business objectives. The successful candidate will bring an enterprise mindset, strong business judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to drive outcomes through influence, collaboration, and effective leadership. The role serves as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and leadership team, helping ensure Fab 8 operates as a highly aligned, execution-focused organization capable of delivering both site and enterprise objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment, Planning & Execution

Drive horizontal alignment across the Fab 8 leadership team and organization in support of strategic and operational objectives. Translate strategic priorities into coordinated plans, measurable outcomes, clear ownership, and execution milestones. Lead annual and quarterly strategic planning processes. Establish and manage operating mechanisms that improve prioritization, decision-making, accountability, and execution. Monitor progress against strategic commitments and proactively identify risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and emerging opportunities. Maintain visibility to all significant strategic initiatives.

Executive Operating System & Governance

Own and continuously improve the Fab 8 executive operating system. Facilitate leadership staff meetings, strategic reviews, operating reviews, and planning sessions. Ensure executive decisions are documented, communicated, assigned, and tracked to completion. Establish governance mechanisms that improve transparency, accountability, and execution discipline.

Strategic Portfolio Management

Maintain a consolidated view of Fab 8 strategic initiatives and business priorities. Evaluate portfolio-level risks, competing priorities, resource constraints, and execution challenges. Recommend prioritization, sequencing, and resource tradeoffs to maximize business impact.

Cross-Functional Integration

Serve as a central integrator across Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and other enabling functions. Lead complex initiatives requiring coordination across multiple functions and leadership teams. Strengthen collaboration and communication across organizational boundaries.

Enterprise Leadership & Influence

Represent Fab 8 priorities in enterprise governance forums, strategic discussions, and cross-site initiatives. Build strong partnerships with Manufacturing, functional, and enterprise leaders. Provide strategic recommendations regarding resource allocation, business priorities, and operating tradeoffs.

Executive Decision Support

Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the General Manager and Fab 8 leadership team. Develop scenario analyses, business cases, performance insights, and decision frameworks. Prepare executive-level business reviews, strategic updates, presentations, and communications.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership

Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, operating efficiency, leadership alignment, and execution capability. Lead or support strategic transformation, organizational change, and continuous-improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement.

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 Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field. 15+ years leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing, operations, strategy, business transformation, or related environments. Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives. Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Enterprise thinking combined with strong commitment to Fab 8 performance. Strategic perspective and disciplined operational execution. Executive presence and credibility. Ability to simplify complexity and create clarity from ambiguity. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills. Bias for action, accountability, and measurable results.

Expected Salary Range

$198,000.00 - $333,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location. 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.

Conditions of offer

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity

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.