Senior Manager of Commercial, Business and Technology Communications

Posted:
6/3/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Austin, Texas, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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 Senior Manager of Commercial, Business and Technology (CBT) Communications will own the development and implementation of a strategic communications platform and messaging for GF's Chief Business Officer.  Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Executive and Employee Communications, this role will serve as a strategic communications partner to the CBO and his leadership team and will be responsible for creating clear and concise communications to help our team better understand GF's product and technology roadmaps, business and commercial strategy, and the company’s go-to-market execution plans. This role will also provide communications support for GF's product management, design platforms and business strategy and planning teams.
 

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Communication Strategy: Develop and implement strategic communication plans for CBT, ensuring alignment with the overall corporate communication strategy, editorial calendar and corporate calendar. Establish channels & consistent communications cadences for CBT.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders and key internal stakeholders within CBT, collaborating closely to understand their needs and objectives, including helping colleagues understand GF’s differentiated technology, driving awareness around product roadmaps, and more.

  • Change Management: Lead communication efforts to support CBT’s ongoing organizational changes.

  • Content Development: Create compelling and informative content, including internal communications, executive messaging, and presentations.

  • Executive Communication: Assist senior leaders in crafting and delivering effective communication, including speeches, presentations, and announcements. Partner with leaders to understand their communication needs, provide expert advice for overall communication strategy.
     

Other Responsibilities:

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


Required Qualifications:

  • Education – Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or related field.    

  • 10+ years of experience in corporate communications and/or executive communications (including internal and external communications experience) developing world-class communications strategies and programs for employees and executives. 

  • 5+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives or business unit leaders.

  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and One Drive).

  • Travel – Up to 30%

  • Fluency in English Language – written & verbal.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years experience in the tech industry or sufficient technical background and understanding of the IT industry to be able to incorporate technical messages fluently.

  • Experience supporting a commercial or sales organization.

  • Demonstrated ability to work with and influence senior executives, providing positioning counsel and executing with a sense of urgency.

  • Global perspective and experience working at a global company; understanding and sensitivity to global differences.

  • Strong executive presence.

  • Strategic thinking and data-driven, proactive execution.

  • Strong understanding of the communications ecosystem and the importance of multi-channel planning (internal and external channels).

  • High emotional intelligence; strong interpersonal communication skills.

  • Experience contributing to business goals through strategic communications for large, complex organizations.

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the demonstrated ability to turn complex ideas into stories and visual concepts. A storyteller at heart.

  • Ability to present information in an accurate yet unique and compelling manner with an executive voice.

  • Mastery of modern communications workflow processes and tools, including videos, podcasts, etc.

  • Ability and affinity for working in a matrix environment with cross-collaboration and multiple lines of accountability

  • Ability to manage issues and remain calm under pressure

  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.

  • Excellent analytical and time-management skills.

  • Experience working at a publicly traded company.

Expected Salary Range

$116,200.00 - $239,500.00

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 [email protected] 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