Global Principal Program Manager, Tool Install - Semiconductors
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Posted: 16/06/2026
- Competitive
- Idaho, United States
- Semiconductor
- Permanent
Global Facilities Principal Program Manager, Tool Install - Semiconductors
We are working with a world-leading semiconductor technology company to identify a Principal Program Manager for their Global Facilities Tool Installation team. This is one of the most senior and strategically significant programme management roles within the organisation — sitting at the intersection of global facilities engineering, greenfield fab construction, and manufacturing operations.
The Global Facilities Tool Installation team leads the planning, development, construction, and operation of a worldwide manufacturing network. This team drives major global programmes that integrate engineering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to enable advanced semiconductor manufacturing at scale.
This is a principal-level role designed 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. If you have led Tool Installation programmes at a major semiconductor fab or tier-1 contractor, this is a rare opportunity to take that experience to a global stage.
We are working with a world-leading semiconductor technology company to identify a Principal Program Manager for their Global Facilities Tool Installation team. This is one of the most senior and strategically significant programme management roles within the organisation — sitting at the intersection of global facilities engineering, greenfield fab construction, and manufacturing operations.
The Global Facilities Tool Installation team leads the planning, development, construction, and operation of a worldwide manufacturing network. This team drives major global programmes that integrate engineering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to enable advanced semiconductor manufacturing at scale.
This is a principal-level role designed 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. If you have led Tool Installation programmes at a major semiconductor fab or tier-1 contractor, this is a rare opportunity to take that experience to a global stage.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 modelling, and execution timelines.
- Ensure global project readiness by coordinating material planning, labour strategies, construction interfaces, and risk identification and resolution.
- Develop and maintain installation benchmarks to identify opportunities for cycle-time reduction and critical path optimisation.
- Define and implement global TI strategies and transformation roadmaps, including standardisation and digital enablement initiatives.
- Deliver executive-level reporting, analytics, and insights to support decision-making and risk management across senior leadership.
- Support cost visibility, budgeting processes, and adoption of project management systems to ensure data consistency and alignment across sites.
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Minimum Qualifications
- 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 across time zones and travel up to 10%.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in global, multi-functional environments with suppliers, contractors, and senior stakeholders.
- Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Power BI, Tableau, or similar engineering and analytics platforms.
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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Why This Role?
- Principal-level scope with genuine global reach — your strategies and BKMs will be implemented across international fab sites, not just one location.
- Work on one of the most ambitious semiconductor greenfield expansion programmes underway in the United States today.
- Rare opportunity to move from execution-level TI management into a strategic, cross-functional leadership role with executive visibility.
- Highly competitive compensation package at the top of the market for principal-level programme management talent.
- Collaborative culture with a lean, high-performing team where your contribution is visible and valued.
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Luke Whitmore
Associate Consultant