Sr Manager, Technical Program Management

GlobalFoundries • Austin, TX

1d • $147,000 - $248,000

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Technical Project Management is responsible for leading, coaching, and scaling a team of Technical Project Managers accountable for end-to-end delivery of complex, technology-enabled initiatives. This role ensures strong technical execution, governance discipline, and delivery rigor across design, build, integration, testing, and deployment phases. The Manager acts as the primary people leader for TPMs while serving as a delivery assurance and escalation point for large-scale programs, working closely with Program Leadership, Architects, Engineering, Vendors, and Business Stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in technical project or program delivery, including leadership of complex, multi-team initiatives.
• 2+ years of experience managing or formally leading project managers or TPMs.
• Strong understanding of technology delivery lifecycles, including design, build, integrate, test, and deploy.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and influence across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile, hybrid, and waterfall delivery models.
• Fluency in English Language – written & verbal

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred, or related field.
• Experience delivering large-scale enterprise transformations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, ERP, data, or platform modernization).
• Experience operating in a highly matrixed, global organization.
• Familiarity with technical delivery tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and integrated reporting platforms.
• PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications a plus.
• Ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.
• Strong people leadership and talent development mindset
• Execution-focused with high accountability standards
• Ability to translate technical complexity into executive-level insights
• Confident decision-making and escalation judgment
• Collaborative, calm under pressure, and outcomes-oriented

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Project Managers, ensuring consistent performance, skill progression, and role clarity.
• Establish clear expectations for TPM ownership across build, integration, test, and deploy phases.
• Identify skill gaps and drive targeted coaching, training, and development plans aligned to enterprise technical delivery needs.
• Support performance management, staffing decisions, onboarding, and succession planning for TPM roles.
• Provide oversight and challenge on TPM delivery plans, schedules, RAID, and execution strategies.
• Ensure TPMs effectively translate technical risks and dependencies into schedule, financial, and operational impacts.
• Act as an escalation point for complex delivery issues, enabling timely resolution across cross‑functional teams.
• Reinforce disciplined use of delivery tools (e.g., ADO, Jira), execution cadences, and reporting standards.
• Ensure consistent application of technical project management best practices across workstreams and initiatives.
• Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Test, Data, and Cutover leads to ensure integrated planning and execution.
• Drive alignment with program and portfolio governance expectations, including change control, milestones, and stage gates.
• Support leadership reviews with clear, fact‑based insights on delivery health and execution risks.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for program leadership on TPM performance, capacity, and delivery health.
• Partner with vendor delivery leads to reinforce accountability, execution quality, and outcome ownership.
• Ensure TPMs maintain effective working relationships with business and IT stakeholders across a matrixed environment.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Benefits

• GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.
• We shape what's essential
• At GlobalFoundries you will find a vibrant work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive.
• Our diverse and global team shares a culture of respect and inclusivity, representing the best in the industry.
• We celebrate success together and are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.

What This Job Offers

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