Senior Technical Business Operations Manager

Company Overview

Intel Foundry is a systems foundry transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. We provide an industry-leading technology portfolio, rich IP ecosystem, world-class design capabilities, and operationally resilient global manufacturing supply chain.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager to drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives for Intel’s advanced 3nm technology node. This role combines business operations leadership with go-to-market strategy and competitive intelligence to support Intel Foundry’s growth in the advanced semiconductor market. Come join us and do something wonderful.

Key Responsibilities

Business Operations Leadership

• Operational Excellence: Execute daily business operations for Intel 3 technology node, serving as primary operational driver for business line management and strategic initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Lead critical business operations meetings ensuring alignment across Development, Manufacturing, IP Development, Business Development, Field Technical Support, and Finance.
• Performance Management: Develop and maintain KPI tracking systems and dashboards providing real-time visibility into business metrics and operational health.
• Data Management: Collect, analyze, and submit critical business inputs to SFDC, Plan of Record (POR), Long Range Planning (LRP), and P&L systems.
• Process Optimization: Establish scalable operational systems and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce decision turnaround time.
• Financial Operations: Support sales forecasting, revenue optimization, wafer cost analysis, capacity planning, and budget oversight.

Go-to-Market Strategy & Competitive Intelligence

• Competitive Analysis: Build comprehensive technical competitive intelligence spanning process technology, device architecture, and foundry IP offerings.
• Market Strategy: Develop market intersection strategies and competitive plans to compete against leading foundries globally.
• PPACS Optimization: Focus on Power, Performance, Area, Cost, and Schedule optimization across customer applications and market verticals.
• Market Forecasting: Anticipate customer roadmaps and forecast market dynamics across process technology and SoC levels.
• Benchmarking: Conduct rigorous competitive analysis identifying strengths, weaknesses, and positioning opportunities.
• Revenue Optimization: Drive data-driven revenue optimization initiatives and customer engagement tracking.

Core Competencies

• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management.
• Financial planning processes and KPI tracking.
• Business performance management systems.
• Exceptional project management capabilities.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Superior communication and relationship-building abilities.

The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.  Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or semiconductor-related field of study with 7+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience at leading-edge foundry, IDM, or fabless company in:
  • Process technology team, OR
  • Technology platform management, OR
  • Business intelligence/technical marketing/go-to-market strategy/business operations/business development/P&L management.
• 3+ years of experience in advanced process technology (12nm or more advanced nodes).

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or in a semiconductor-related field of study, or MBA.
• Business Operations Focus.
• P&L management and budget planning experience in foundry/IDM environments.
• Experience with CAPEX decision-making and technology roadmap planning.
• Product lifecycle management experience (definition through shipment).