Senior Director, Product Operations (Santa Clara)

Senior Director of Product OperationsAbout 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 of Role:We are seeking a strategic and operationally excellent Senior Director of Product Operations to lead the Product Operations pillar within MIPS Strategy & Operations. This role will drive portfolio strategy, product roadmap execution, cross-functional alignment, and operational rigor across the product development lifecycle. The Senior Director will own the frameworks, operating cadence, and decision-support infrastructure that enable MIPS to accelerate time-to-market, optimize investment trade-offs, and scale product development capabilities in alignment with business growth objectives.Essential Responsibilities:Product Strategy & Portfolio ManagementDrive MIPS product portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment between business unit priorities, customer needs, and technology roadmapsDrive strategic prioritization frameworks and investment trade-off decisions across product initiatives, balancing short-term execution with long-term growth opportunitiesPartner with Business Unit leaders to translate market insights and customer requirements into actionable product roadmapsEstablish and maintain portfolio health metrics, tracking product performance, market fit, and strategic alignmentOwn the product stage-gate process, ensuring disciplined progression from concept through commercializationLead strategic reviews with leadership teams to assess portfolio balance, resource allocation, and competitive positioningOperating Model & Execution ExcellenceDesign and evolve the end-to-end product operations operating model, defining clear roles, workflows, and accountability structures across ideation, planning, development, launch, and lifecycle managementBuild and maintain the operating cadence for product reviews, milestone decisions, and cross-functional alignment forumsDrive operational rigor in product planning cycles, ensuring accurate forecasting, resource planning, and dependency managementEstablish governance frameworks for product decision-making, defining clear decision rights and escalation pathsImplement tools and systems that enable visibility, velocity, and data-driven decision-making across the product lifecycleContinuously optimize processes to reduce cycle time, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve execution qualityCross-Functional Alignment & Stakeholder ManagementServe as the strategic orchestrator across Product, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to ensure seamless product development and go-to-market executionFacilitate prioritization discussions and trade-off decisions across competing stakeholder needsBuild strong partnerships with Corporate functions to align MIPS product operations with enterprise standards and best practicesDrive consensus on resource allocation, timeline commitments, and investment prioritiesEnsure consistent communication and transparency across all levels of the organizationMetrics, Insights & Business EnablementDefine and own the Product Operations scorecard, tracking key performance indicators for portfolio health, development velocity, time-to-market, and commercial outcomesDeliver regular insights and analytics to leadership on product performance, market trends, and competitive dynamicsIdentify growth opportunities, risks, and operating gaps through data-driven analysisEnable strategic decision-making through scenario modeling, business case development, and investment analysisDrive continuous improvement culture through metrics-based learning and process iterationGrowth & Capability BuildingIdentify opportunities to scale product operations capabilities in support of revenue growth and market expansionBuild operational leverage through standardization, automation, and best-practice sharingDevelop and mentor product operations talent, building bench strength and functional excellenceChampion innovation in product operations practices, bringing external insights and leading-edge methodologies to MIPSOther Responsibilities:Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programsOther duties as assigned by managerRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred15+ years of progressive experience in product operations, product management, program management, or strategy roles within technology, semiconductor, or manufacturing environmentsProven track record leading product portfolio strategy and execution at scaleDeep expertise in operating model design, process optimization, and governance frameworksStrong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with ability to translate data into actionable insightsDemonstrated success driving cross-functional alignment and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authorityExperience establishing operating cadences, decision forums, and metrics frameworksExceptional communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information for executive audiencesAdvanced proficiency in data analysis tools, project management systems, and productivity platformsAbility to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining operational disciplinePreferred Qualifications:Experience in semiconductor product development lifecycle and market dynamicsBackground in strategy consulting or corporate strategy rolesFamiliarity with Agile, Stage-Gate, or other product development methodologiesExperience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across global organizationsTrack record of driving operational transformation and change managementKnowledge of portfolio management tools and product lifecycle management systemsExpected Salary Range$198,000.00 - $362,000.00The 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 View email address on apply.placed-app.com 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. An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations. 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 SummaryLocation: Richardson; Santa Clara; AustinType: Full time