GlobalFoundries

Customer Program Manager - Custom Silicon/SoC

GlobalFoundries$143K — $247K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 15+ years of experience in semiconductors, particularly SoC, MCU, or custom silicon programs
  • Experience engaging directly with customers and collaborating with internal engineering teams
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage programs with a strong execution mindset

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end execution of custom silicon programs from early engagement through SOP and volume ramp
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, clearly communicating status, risks, and commitments
  • Drive coordination between IP, design, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams for program success
  • Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and risk registers
  • Proactively manage and escalate technical, schedule, cost, or supply risks as needed
  • Support change management processes including scope changes and customer requests
  • Ensure programs consistently meet delivery, quality, and performance expectations for customers

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology projects
  • Exposure to a dynamic and innovative work environment
  • Ability to work with strategic automotive clients
  • Access to resources aimed at maintaining a safe work environment
Full Job Description

Summary of Role:

Owns day‑to‑day execution of assigned custom silicon customer programs, including MIPS‑based MCUs and Sensor SoCs, for strategic customers (e.g., automotive Tier‑1s). Acts as the primary program execution interface between the customer and GlobalFoundries/MIPS cross‑functional teams, ensuring predictable delivery, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction across the full silicon lifecycle.

This role is an individual contributor with full program ownership for one or more customer programs but no people‑management responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Own end‑to‑end execution of assigned customer‑specific silicon programs from early engagement through SOP, volume ramp, and sustaining.

  • Serve as the single point of contact for program execution with the customer, providing clear communication on status, risks, and commitments.

  • Drive cross‑functional coordination across IP, design, verification, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams.

  • Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and risk registers for complex custom products.

  • Proactively identify, manage, and escalate technical, schedule, cost, or supply risks.

  • Support change management, including scope changes, milestones updates, and customer change requests.

  • Ensure programs meet customer delivery, quality, and performance expectations.

Core Competencies

  • Hands‑on customer program execution (custom silicon / SoC)

  • Strong cross‑functional coordination and issue resolution

  • Automotive customer engagement and delivery discipline

  • Structured program planning, tracking, and risk management

  • Clear, concise customer and internal communication

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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

  • 15+ years of experience in semiconductors, with exposure to SoC, MCU, or custom silicon programs.

  • Experience working directly with customers and internal engineering teams across silicon development lifecycles.

  • Strong execution mindset with ability to operate independently.

Expected Salary Range

$143,000.00 - $247,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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