Director, Business Operations

GlobalFoundries

Director of Business Operations at GlobalFoundries managing strategic planning and organizational effectiveness. Leading operational insights, resource optimization across MIPS Strategy & Operations.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRichardson • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,000 - $292,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with MIPS leadership to develop annual strategic plans, translating business objectives into executable initiatives with clear milestones and accountabilities
Drive the strategic planning cycle, including environmental analysis, goal setting, resource planning, and quarterly business reviews
Deliver actionable business insights through integrated analysis of financial performance, operational metrics, market dynamics, and organizational health
Build scenario models and business cases to support strategic investment decisions and growth initiatives
Identify strategic opportunities and risks through continuous monitoring of internal performance and external market trends
Enable leadership decision-making through synthesis of complex data and clear recommendations
Design and own the MIPS operating rhythm, including leadership forums, business reviews, decision-making processes, and communication cadences
Establish governance frameworks that ensure clarity of decision rights, accountability structures, and escalation paths
Facilitate key operating forums including quarterly business reviews, monthly performance reviews, and strategic deep-dives
Drive preparation of materials, agendas, and follow-up actions for leadership meetings
Ensure consistent operating discipline across planning cycles, performance tracking, and execution monitoring
Partner with Finance to manage MIPS budget planning, forecasting, and spend visibility
Drive resource allocation decisions aligned to strategic priorities and investment return expectations
Optimize operating leverage through spend analytics, vendor management, and process efficiency initiatives
Drive workforce planning and organizational design to support business growth and operational scale
Manage contractor workforce operations, including vendor management, compliance, performance tracking, and conversion pipeline
Drive change management initiatives to enable organizational transformation
Define and maintain the Business Operations scorecard, tracking organizational health, strategic initiative progress, and operational performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
12+ years of progressive experience in business operations, strategy, corporate development, or management consulting
Proven track record driving strategic planning, operating cadence, and business performance management
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
Deep analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership and influencing organizational priorities
Experience designing and implementing operating frameworks, governance models, and performance metrics
Exceptional project management and program execution capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, data visualization tools, and business intelligence platforms
Outstanding communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
Proven ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in dynamic environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic planningbusiness performance managementbudgetingforecastingresource allocationdata analysisoperating frameworksgovernance modelsperformance metricsproject management

Soft Skills

financial acumenanalytical skillscommunication skillsinfluencingprioritizationresults-orientedchange managementcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA or advanced degree