Software program manager

GlobalFoundries • Santa Clara, CA

5d • $167,000 - $275,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.
• 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

Benefits

• 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be taken 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level