Manager, Business Operations - Chief of Staff at Global Foundries in Santa Clara, California

Job Description:

Job Description

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:



The Chief of Staff (COS) position will report directly to the Chief of Business and will partner closely with all members of GF's Business teams in managing the priorities of the Chief of Business and all associated business operations, meetings, critical engagements & communications (verbal & written), planning and programs. The COS role engages across all functional organizations with and outside of Business teams and may on require interface with external stakeholders. The COS will influence, enable, and lead through collaboration and relationship building with exceptional detail orientation and organizational / planning skills required. This role also requires a high level of creativity and innovation, outcome driven thinking and always leading with sense of urgency in very dynamic and fast paced environment.



Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Chief of Business Schedule Management: Evaluate. integrate, prioritize, schedule, and manage all Chief of Business activities for both tactical and strategic horizons.


• Proactively partner with functional teams (Product Management, End Market, Design Platforms, Business Strategy & Planning) to understand and plan for maximum effectiveness of the Chief of Business and his staff.


• Ensure high quality preparation for internal and external engagements including but not limited to: internal business reviews, customer meetings, GF Board and committee meetings, employee and executive sessions, and also GF marketing, external media, investor relations, industry consortia, and government relations meetings/events.


• Anticipate and adapt engagements based on rapidly changing needs.


• Engagement of Business functional teams.


• Plan and collaborate across multiple stakeholders / groups to help drive critical decision making and team alignment.


• Envision what is needed by the Chief of Business and the team to react both strategically and tactically to what is requested.


• Proactively advise the Chief of Business functional team leads on business, business process, team related, or technical topics.


• Own and drive effective productive forums for the Chief of Business functional teams by identifying topics, and defining, developing, and delivering content most relevant to the senior execs at every point in time.


• Manage weekly staff meeting between Chief of Business and his functional teams , ensuring materials are sent in advance, time is well spent, and objectives are achieved.


• Lead special projects.


• Plan and lead special projects and events as needed.


• At the moment, role will entail heavy involvement in the transformation of the Business teams as they are newly created.


• Financial: Manage the budgeting, forecasting and actual expenses

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or related technical field.


• 5+ years of engineering, operations, or business experience.


• Demonstrated exceptional organizational, planning and scheduling skills.


• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and lead meetings and large group settings.


• Demonstrated ability to lead by influencing of others to successful outcomes.


• Demonstrated significant project and program management experience.


• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead complicated initiatives while prioritizing critical issues.


• Able to work daily within the US east coast time zone and with flexibility to work across other time zones ensuring accessibility to Chief of Business schedule.


• Ability to travel domestically and internationally may be necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.


An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.


Effective January 4, 2022, GlobalFoundries will require all US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. GlobalFoundries will follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition of fully vaccinated and will require proof of vaccination. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, will have the opportunity to submit an accommodation request.


GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.


All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law


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


If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@globalfoundries.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.


An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.


GLOBALFOUNDRIES is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GLOBALFOUNDRIES goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.


All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law. Apply Now