IP Alliance Manager

Overview

Intel Foundry Services is a systems foundry dedicated to transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. With a focus on scalability, AI advancement, and shaping the future, we provide an unparalleled blend of industry-leading technology, a rich IP portfolio, a world-class design ecosystem, and an operationally resilient global manufacturing supply chain.

The IP Alliance Manager plays a critical role in building and managing Intel Foundry's IP ecosystem, establishing strategic partnerships with IP vendors to create a comprehensive portfolio that serves our foundry customers conceptually across diverse needs. This role combines business development, technical program management, and strategic partnership management to ensure Intel Foundry has access to best-in-class IP solutions across all technology domains.

• Manage and build strategic business relationships with IP alliance partners to create a robust ecosystem supporting foundry customers
• Align and collaborate with IP alliance partners on IP roadmaps to ensure critical IP availability for mutual customers across all market segments
• Monitor IP Alliance partners' ongoing activities and adherence to IP Alliance requirements for continuing membership in the IFS IP Alliance program
• Present comprehensive IP Alliance overviews to prospective IP Alliance partners and drive partnership expansion

• Collaborate with Intel stakeholders on comprehensive quality reviews of IP, driving corrective actions and follow-up when required
• Engage with and review IP vendors' qualifications for those applying to the IP Alliance program, ensuring alignment with Intel Foundry's quality and technology standards
• Build and manage the IP alliance portal, aligning with industry best practices and providing seamless customer access to IP solutions
• Drive IP roadmap alignment to support Intel Foundry's technology advancement and customer requirements

• Facilitate legal interactions with IP vendors and Intel stakeholders for agreement negotiations and contract management
• Support contract reviews and negotiations to establish mutually beneficial partnership terms
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and intellectual property protection standards
• Coordinate with Intel legal teams on IP licensing, partnership agreements, and risk management

• Collaborate with engineering teams on IP integration, validation, and quality assurance processes
• Work with business development teams to align IP alliance strategy with customer needs and market requirements
• Support customer engagement activities related to IP selection, integration, and support
• Drive continuous improvement in IP alliance processes and partner management

The Minimum qualifications are required to be considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, or in a STEM related field of study with 7+ years of industry experience
• 5+ Years of experience in technical program management of SoC IP

• A post graduate degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, or in a STEM related field of study and/or MBA
• Experience with foundry business models and customer engagement
• Experience in technical program management with suppliers of SoC IP
• Experience with semiconductor IP market dynamics and competitive landscape
• Experience with IP portfolio management and technology roadmap planning
• Experience in advanced process technologies and their IP requirements
• Experience with international business development and partnership management
• Experience in intellectual property law and licensing strategies

• Opportunity to build and lead Intel Foundry's strategic IP ecosystem from the ground up
• Direct impact on Intel's foundry business success and customer satisfaction
• Collaboration with world-class engineering teams and industry-leading IP partners
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development in strategic partnership management and foundry business
• Leadership role in establishing Intel as a premier foundry service provider

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Shift 1 (United States of America)

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix; US, California, Folsom; US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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