About GF

Global Foundries® Inc. (GF®) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF redefines innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions with leading performance in all growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and manufacturing services. With a talented and diverse team and manufacturing locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology provider to its global customers. GF employs approximately 13,000 people, including more than 3,000 in Dresden, Germany.

For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction

The essential responsibilities for this role include implementing and managing a formal project management framework for R&D to ensure reliable and consistent project execution. The Project Operations Lead acts as the main liaison to Finance and Product Management for planning and coordination. They use a work breakdown structure to define clear ownership and responsibilities and establish change management procedures for documenting and escalating changes. Additionally, the role requires setting and tracking objectives and key results (OKRs) for project predictability, monitoring progress through measurable milestones and timelines, and clarifying roles and responsibilities to enhance accountability and efficiency.

Your Job

• Practical implementation of a formal project management framework and tool for R&D (in cooperation with other product line teams) to ensure predictable and repeatable R&D project execution.

• Key interface to Finance and Product Management for 8Q planning & coordination.

• Adopt a work breakdown structure to clarify ownership and responsibilities.

• Include change management procedures for documenting and escalating changes.

• Set an OKR for project execution predictability and repeatability. Track project progress with measurable milestones and timelines.

• Clarify roles and responsibilities for accountability and efficiency.

• Running PMA (Portfolio Management and Approval), Drive PMA process / program launch.

• Anaplan champion for ULPCMOS.

• Implement program management practices to ensure delivery of key programs.

• Lead and integrate teams of project managers and subject matter experts to drive program success.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of critical programs, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline objectives.

• Work across different departments to facilitate communication and resource allocation, ensuring seamless execution of programs.

• Track program performance, identify improvement areas, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact program success.

• Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including executive leadership, to ensure alignment and support for programs.

• Promote a culture of standardization, continuous improvement and innovation within the program management team.

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or another relevant technical field or MBA.

• relevant, multi-year professional experience.

• Extensive experience in program and project management in the semiconductor industry.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Fluency in English - written & verbal (C1).

 Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in program management software (Microsoft Project) and other tools.

• PMP certification.

We Offer

The position is open-ended and to be filled as soon as possible.

Attractive compensation components:

13th month salary, bonus payments, assistance with relocation to Dresden.

Flexible working time arrangements:

Family friendly part-time models, trust flextime, salary conversion into free time

Diverse opportunities for further development:

Career stages for every job, internal qualification offers, promotion of external educational qualifications

Focus on your health:

On-site gym and beach volleyball court, bike leasing, subsidized employee restaurant

Corporate culture:

Cooperation at eye level - everyone is on first name terms with us, budget for individual team events, social commitment via Global Gives

You can find more benefits in detail at https://gf.com/de/careers/benefits/

Diversity is part of our corporate DNA. For this reason, we would like to encourage women in particular to apply for a job with us. As we value equal opportunities and inclusion is particularly important to us, we welcome applications from people with disabilities.

This job posting is for a position up to Job Level 8 on the Engineering career ladder.

This position is part of our employee referral program, and if the candidate is hired, you will receive a referral bonus of €2,000.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/