Software program manager

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power‑efficient and high‑performance solutions for high‑growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit Summary of Role: We are seeking a highly driven Software Program Manager (SPM) to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across our engineering organization. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, ensuring seamless execution of software programs from concept through delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong program execution discipline, technical fluency, and the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Essential Responsibilities: Collaborate with product management, application and technology teams on requirements Build and manage detailed program plans, including schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risks Own end-to-end delivery of complex software programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality expectations Drive predictable execution through rigorous tracking, reporting, and issue resolution Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints. Implement mitigation strategies and escalate issues appropriately. Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on program status, risks, and key decisions. Drive executive-level reviews and stakeholder alignment. Other Responsibilities: Work closely with architects, hardware designers, firmware teams and silicon Work with Finance, IT and other business and corporate entities as needed Support internal and external audits Establish and refine program management best practices, tools, and operating rhythms Work with Finance, IT and other business and corporate entities as needed Required Qualifications: Education – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Experience - Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project management within a software or technology environment Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale software programs Familiarity with tools such as Jira, MS project, MS Excel or similar program tracking systems. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid) Strong sense of urgency in driving execution and decision-making in a dynamic environment Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities Experience managing globally distributed teams. Technical background enabling effective engagement with engineering teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning & organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in large-scale engineering environments or enterprise systems (e.g., cloud, enterprise software, semiconductor/EDA, or systems software). Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification Expected Salary Range $167,000.00 - $275,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location. 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