Director, Design Management

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to leading technology companies globally.

About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced and execution-driven Senior Principal Manager, SoC Design to lead end-to-end SoC program delivery from feasibility through silicon bring-up. This role combines technical leadership with program, cost, and execution ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SoC execution from concept through silicon bring-up and validation
• Lead feasibility analysis based on customer requirements (performance, power, cost, schedule)
• Translate requirements into execution strategy including architecture alignment and IP selection
• Drive program planning including milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation
• Develop people and resource models across internal teams, contractors, and partners
• Build and manage detailed cost models (engineering, IP, EDA, silicon, packaging, test)
• Define and manage Statements of Work (SOWs) with scope, deliverables, and change control
• Lead contractor onboarding, delivery tracking, and quality management
• Drive IP strategy and procurement including vendor selection and integration readiness
• Collaborate with internal teams, EDA vendors, and external partners for execution alignment
• Act as technical interface to customers and translate requirements into delivery plans
• Establish execution metrics for schedule, quality, and silicon readiness
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements

Requirements

• Proven track record delivering complex SoC programs from concept through silicon
• Strong experience across RTL, DV, DFT, and Physical Design
• Experience in customer-facing roles including feasibility analysis and solution definition
• Experience in resource modeling, cost modeling, SOW definition, contractor management, and IP procurement
• Strong leadership and communication skills across global teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in one or more domains (RTL, DV, DFT, Physical Design)
• Experience with advanced node SoC development
• Proven first-pass silicon success
• Experience working across global teams including US and India

Pay

Expected salary range: $191,000.00 - $332,000.00. The exact salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and location.