Director, Business Operations

GlobalFoundries•Austin, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and operationally excellent Director of Business Operations to lead the Business Operations pillar within MIPS Strategy & Operations. This role will drive operating rhythm, business insights, resource optimization, and organizational effectiveness across MIPS. The Director will own the frameworks, analytics, and operating infrastructure that enable data-driven decision-making, strategic planning execution, operational health monitoring, and organizational scale. This leader will serve as a trusted partner to MIPS leadership, ensuring the organization operates with clarity, discipline, and execution excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
12+ years of progressive experience in business operations, strategy, corporate development, or management consulting
Proven track record driving strategic planning, operating cadence, and business performance management
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
Deep analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership and influencing organizational priorities
Experience designing and implementing operating frameworks, governance models, and performance metrics
Exceptional project management and program execution capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, data visualization tools, and business intelligence platforms
Outstanding communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
Proven ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in dynamic environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology industries
Background in strategy consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy roles
Familiarity with enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms
Experience with vendor management, procurement operations, or contingent workforce management
Track record of driving organizational transformation and change management initiatives
Knowledge of OKRs, balanced scorecards, or other performance management frameworks

Responsibilities

Partner with MIPS leadership to develop annual strategic plans, translating business objectives into executable initiatives with clear milestones and accountabilities
Drive the strategic planning cycle, including environmental analysis, goal setting, resource planning, and quarterly business reviews
Deliver actionable business insights through integrated analysis of financial performance, operational metrics, market dynamics, and organizational health
Build scenario models and business cases to support strategic investment decisions and growth initiatives
Identify strategic opportunities and risks through continuous monitoring of internal performance and external market trends
Enable leadership decision-making through synthesis of complex data and clear recommendations
Design and own the MIPS operating rhythm, including leadership forums, business reviews, decision-making processes, and communication cadences
Establish governance frameworks that ensure clarity of decision rights, accountability structures, and escalation paths
Facilitate key operating forums including quarterly business reviews, monthly performance reviews, and strategic deep-dives
Drive preparation of materials, agendas, and follow-up actions for leadership meetings
Ensure consistent operating discipline across planning cycles, performance tracking, and execution monitoring
Continuously refine operating processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and organizational alignment
Partner with Finance to manage MIPS budget planning, forecasting, and spend visibility
Drive resource allocation decisions aligned to strategic priorities and investment return expectations
Monitor financial performance against plan, identifying variances and driving corrective actions
Optimize operating leverage through spend analytics, vendor management, and process efficiency initiatives
Support business case development and investment justification for major initiatives
Ensure financial discipline and accountability across the organization
Drive workforce planning and organizational design to support business growth and operational scale
Manage contractor workforce operations, including vendor management, compliance, performance tracking, and conversion pipeline
Partner with HR on talent strategy, succession planning, and organizational capability development
Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness through structure, process, and capability enhancements
Drive change management initiatives to enable organizational transformation
Build operational infrastructure to support team productivity and collaboration
Define and maintain the Business Operations scorecard, tracking organizational health, strategic initiative progress, and operational performance
Establish metrics frameworks aligned to business objectives and leadership priorities
Deliver regular performance reporting and dashboards to leadership and stakeholders
Drive accountability for goal achievement and initiative delivery through systematic tracking and reviews
Identify performance gaps and drive improvement initiatives
Foster a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement through metrics-based management
Serve as a strategic partner to Product Operations, ensuring seamless integration across MIPS pillars
Build strong relationships with Corporate functions including Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, and IT to enable business objectives
Drive alignment across Business Units on shared priorities, resource needs, and operational standards
Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and decision-making
Ensure consistent communication and stakeholder engagement across all levels of the organization
Identify opportunities to build operational leverage and scale capabilities in support of business growth
Drive standardization and best-practice sharing to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Champion the adoption of tools, systems, and processes that enable organizational productivity
Build Business Operations capabilities through talent development and functional excellence
Bring external insights and leading practices to continuously elevate operational maturity
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Other duties as assigned by manager