Tool Install Manager

Intel•Rio Rancho, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Intel Foundry Construction and Sourcing (FCS) in building semiconductor manufacturing facilities around the world. FCS delivers construction projects including new wafer fabrication factories, fab conversions, process tool installation, infrastructure, and progressive builds. The Tool Install Manager is an onsite role in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and reports to the Director of Construction. As a key member of the Project Execution Team, the Tool Install Manager leads planning and execution of complex semiconductor tool installation programs. Depending on project scope, the role may be an individual contributor or a people leader. The manager collaborates with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Programs may have annual expenditures of $100 million to $1 billion and contractor workforces of 100 to 1,000 contingent workers, including general contractors, architecture and engineering firms, and specialized trade partners. The position supports day-to-day operations across Intel's Virtual Factory portfolio and is accountable for project execution, supplier management, schedule performance, budget controls, and overall program success while avoiding disruption to factory operations. It also drives continuous improvements in tool installation capabilities, productivity, agility, supplier performance, workforce development, and construction execution strategies.

Requirements

At least 9 years of demonstrated strategic leadership or program management experience in large-scale construction, semiconductor tool installation, or qualification programs in lieu of a degree; or a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field plus at least 6 years of leadership experience.
Leadership experience in one or more of the following: Tool Install Management, Design Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, or Module Management.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence and lead across highly matrixed organizations.
Experience managing large-scale operations, programs, and capital projects.
Strong strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.
Proven ability to drive change and decision-making in fast-paced environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills using structured methodologies and constraint management principles.
Flexibility to travel or relocate as business needs require.
Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

MBA or PhD with expertise in Program Management and Tool Install/Qualification ramp execution.
Experience with the construction project lifecycle.
Experience with semiconductor facility systems and operations.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience leading semiconductor factory tool installation ramps.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex tool installation, conversion, and de-installation programs from design through execution.
Partner with enterprise stakeholders to deliver Tool Install programs aligned with business objectives.
Lead cross-functional teams responsible for multiple capital and expense projects across semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Serve as the site expert for Tool Install Design in partnership with Tool Install Construction Engineering (TICE), Technology Development (TD), and site execution teams.
Drive project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and operational performance.
Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex project and operational challenges.
Build organizational trust, accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.
Foster a culture focused on agility, empowerment, simplicity, and results.
Develop integrated solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
Enable informed decision-making through proactive risk assessment and management.
Develop and maintain supplier and contractor partnerships.
Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, schedule performance, and cost efficiency.
Lead construction programs supporting new fab modules, factory conversions, and strategic facilities projects.
Champion innovative construction methods, engineering solutions, and industry best practices.
Drive Optimized Cycle Flow (OCF), Lean principles, and Theory of Constraints methodologies to maximize throughput and ramp efficiency.
Improve productivity, predictability, and cost management across project portfolios.
Build high-performing, collaborative teams.
Promote Intel's Culture of Care and uphold safety standards across all project phases.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment focused on operational excellence and employee development.
Serve as a visible leader for safety, innovation, partnership, and customer satisfaction.