IT Operations Finance and Asset Manager

Global Foundries 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, Global Foundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit

The IT Operations Finance and Asset Manager is responsible for driving financial governance, budget planning,software asset management, technology cost optimization, forecasting and investment transparency across Global IT Operations.

This role serves as the primary partner between IT Operations, Finance, Procurement, Service Owners, andIT enablement officeto ensure technology investments are financially optimized, software assets are compliant and cost-effective, and operational spending aligns with strategic priorities.

The position provides leadership in annual budgeting, multi-year financial planning, software license governance, technology cost transparency, forecasting, vendor spend oversight, and executive reporting. The role enables informed decision-making through financial insights, software consumption analytics, and operational performance metrics.

• Lead annual operating expense (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning activities across Global IT Operations.

• Develop multi-year financial plans aligned with GFIT strategic priorities.

• Manage quarterly forecasts, monthly variance reviews, and budget performance reporting.

• Maintain financial models supporting infrastructure, cloud, workplace, applications, telecom, and managed services.

• Support investment planning, funding approvals, and business case development.

• Establish financial governance processes for technology spending.

• Lead the enterprise Software Asset Management program.

• Establish and maintain SAM policies, standards, and operating procedures.

• Govern software license compliance, entitlement management, and renewal planning.

• Drive software utilization analysis and optimization initiatives.

• Partner with Procurement to manage enterprise software agreements and licensing strategies.

• Coordinate software vendor audits and compliance reviews.

• Develop enterprise-wide software lifecycle governance practices.

• Develop and maintain service cost models and total cost of ownership (TCO) frameworks.

• Establish technology spend transparency across services and towers.

• Analyze software, cloud, telecom, and infrastructure consumption trends.

• Identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, and optimization opportunities.

• Implementshowbackand financial transparency models where appropriate.

• Monitor ongoing operational costs against business value delivered.

• Partner with Procurement and strategic suppliers to support contract negotiations and renewals.

• Track software maintenance, subscription, licensing, and support agreements.

• Provide financial and utilization data to support sourcing decisions.

• Ensure vendor consumption aligns with approved budgets and licensing commitments.

• Identify opportunities for contract consolidation and commercial optimization.

• Support portfolio prioritization and investment decision-making

• Develop financial analysis supporting technology investments and transformation initiatives.

• Track run, grow, and transform spending across the IT portfolio.

• Provide leadership reporting on investment performance and value realization.

• Collaborate with Service Owners to align financial planning with…