Principal Program Manager, Cost - Global Facilities
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As a Principal Program Manager, you will play a critical role in guiding global Facilities Tool Installation (TI) programs, partnering with multi-functional and international teams, and ensuring execution aligns with best-known methods and strategic objectives. This position is ideal for a highly experienced professional with a strong facilities and greenfield construction background who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and excels at collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement., * Lead U.S. Facilities Tool Installation efforts for new fab startups and greenfield expansions, including planning and development of Tool Install User Requirement Specifications (TI-URS).
- Partner with Global Procurement and site teams on TI RFPs, supporting contracting strategies, bid evaluations, cost modeling, and execution timelines.
- Ensure global project readiness by coordinating material planning, labor strategies, construction interfaces, and risk identification/issues.
- Develop and maintain installation benchmarks to find opportunities for cycle-time reduction and critical path optimization.
- Define and implement global TI strategies and transformation roadmaps, including standardization and digital enablement initiatives.
- Conduct site-to-site gap analyses of Best Known Methods (BKM), establish alignment plans, and drive consistent global implementation.
- Deliver executive-level reporting, analytics, and insights to support decision-making and risk management.
- Support cost visibility, budgeting processes, and adoption of systems such as FCPS to ensure data consistency and alignment across sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities, preferably in 300mm (12") environments.
- Strong knowledge of facilities tool installation, cleanroom operations, and system integration with manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to collaborate globally, including flexibility to work nonstandard hours and travel up to 10%., * Experience working in global, multi-functional environments with suppliers, contractors, and senior partners.
- Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Power BI, Tableau, or similar engineering and analytics platforms.
- Strong communication, organizational, and partner management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently and drive continuous improvement initiatives.