Sr. Director, Digital Strategy and Enablement

GlobalFoundries • Austin, TX

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About The Position

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: Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving enterprise transformation at scale? GlobalFoundries invites seasoned consultants—particularly those with experience at leading strategy firms — to spearhead our IT Transformation Office. In this executive role, you’ll architect and deliver enterprise-wide digital, technology, and operating model transformation for one of the world’s foremost semiconductor manufacturers. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a global, innovation-driven organization alongside C-level leadership. You’ll leverage your consulting toolkit to transform IT capabilities, orchestrate cross-functional change, and embed a culture of continuous improvement, all while working in an agile, complex, and growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in management consulting, IT transformation, or strategic change leadership within large, matrixed, and multinational organizations (high-tech, manufacturing, and semiconductor sectors valued).
• Demonstrated record of shaping and delivering complex, multi-year transformation programs with quantifiable business outcomes.
• Deep expertise in IT strategy, operating model design, ERP ecosystems (SAP preferred), enterprise architecture, data platforms, and automation.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder influence skills, developed through exposure to C-level environments.
• Experience managing large-scale budgets, vendor relationships, and distributed teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree from a top-tier school strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Enterprise Thinking & Strategic Agility
• Global Digital & Data Fluency
• Transformational Leadership & Change Navigation
• Execution Excellence
• Collaborative Influence
• Customer-Centric Innovation

Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision & Transformation Leadership Develop and execute an ambitious IT transformation roadmap in partnership with executive stakeholders, synthesizing enterprise strategy into actionable, high-impact initiatives. Lead a dedicated Transformation Office that sets governance standards, performance metrics, and frameworks for value realization on a global scale.
• Program Delivery & Change Management Drive execution of major transformation programs—including ERP modernization, cloud migration, automation, and AI enablement— leveraging best-in-class methodologies honed in top consulting environments. Champion enterprise-wide change management and foster alignment, engagement, and adoption across all organizational levels.
• Influence & Stakeholder Partnership Engage as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior leadership, shaping digital priorities and influencing decision-making at the highest levels. Lead strategic communications and orchestrate stakeholder engagement across global business units and external partners.
• People & Performance Leadership Build and mentor a high-caliber transformation and program management team, cultivating next-generation leaders. Instill rigorous program governance, risk management, and KPI discipline— drawing on consulting best practices to deliver measurable results. Champion agile ways of working, lean process design, and a data-driven operating model.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees