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: Release Manager – Program Phoenix
 

Essential Responsibilities:

Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across program portfolio

Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality

Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations

Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates

Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes

Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations

Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews

Produce Deployment, Run Books and Implementation Plans

Weekly Release Reporting
 

Other Responsibilities:

Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required

Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities

Work with release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code merges

Maintains the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors

Continually work towards making improvements in the release process

Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans and checklists.

Develops scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms

Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks

Maintains a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists

Research new software development and configuration management methodologies and technologies and analyzes their application to current configuration management needs

Required Qualifications:

Education – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Experience – 2-6 years of previous release and/or project management experience, (Solid understanding of project management principles preferred)

8-10 years of experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development

Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle

Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion

Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must

Travel - Up to 10%

Fluency in English Language – written & verbal
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of office productivity & project management tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, ServiceNow, and SharePoint

Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams. Keen attention to detail and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with Agile Scrum Master is preferred

Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments

Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint)

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment

Must be comfortable in matrix management environments and work effectively with others in managing complex projects and proven track record of successfully leading teams of consultants through entire project life cycle process

Expected Salary Range

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

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. 

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