Sr. Program Specialist

Sr. Program Specialist (Workforce Development) A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate its leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future. As a Sr. Program Specialist (Workforce Development), you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust. The Sr. Program Specialist – Workforce Development drives internal coordination, execution tracking, and data integrity for workforce development initiatives — including the CHIPS Direct Funding Agreement (DFA) framework — at the F21 facility. This role serves as the critical internal hub connecting HR, Finance, Legal, Construction, and HQ to ensure Workforce Strategy and Funding Obligation (WSFO) activities are executed on schedule, compliant, and accurately reported. This is primarily office-based work directly related to TSMC Arizona's general business operations — program management, budget administration, audit and compliance reporting, and cross-functional coordination across HR, Finance, Legal, and Construction. The incumbent exercises discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance: identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks before they require escalation, evaluating budget variances and recommending corrective action, and interpreting program data to inform recommendations to leadership and HQ. Responsibilities Serve as the internal hub coordinating with HR, Finance, Legal, and Construction to ensure day-to-day Workforce Strategy and Funding Obligation (WSFO) activities execute on schedule under the CHIPS DFA framework. Independently identify internal operational bottlenecks and determine the appropriate resolution path, escalating to the Manager only those risks requiring executive decision-making. Monitor program milestones and deliverables, exercising judgment to maintain alignment with federal funding obligations. Support the planning, execution, and tracking of workforce development and hiring programs, including progress monitoring, timeline management, and milestone tracking, under the leadership of the Workforce Program Manager (PM). Drive the successful execution of workforce development programs end-to-end, proactively flagging risks, delays, or resource constraints and proposing solutions to keep programs on track. Prepare briefing materials, status updates, and decision-support documents that translate program data into actionable recommendations for PM and leadership review. Manage and track budgets and expenses for assigned workforce development programs, exercising judgment to keep expenditures within approved limits. Coordinate with Finance to reconcile program spending, process invoices, and forecast future budget needs; provide budget status reports identifying variances and recommending corrective action. Manage all financial tracking related to workforce development programs, including PRPO, JCAN, RFC, and petty cash, and maintain accurate bookkeeping for all workforce development programs. Own tracking and management of On-the-Job Training (OJT) activities, including the Apprenticeship Program — participant enrollment, external education, work hours, training hours, competency milestones, and completion rates — ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state requirements. Coordinate directly with managers, supervisors trainers and mentors to verify training progress, address participant performance issues, and determine when escalation is warranted. Serve as the primary liaison between TSMC internal teams and GPCF (Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation) workforce contractor staff for day-to-day operational coordination, escalating contractor-related gaps to the PM for resolution. Facilitate internal HR communication regarding active WSFOs (Workforce Strategic Funding Orders) and collaborate with internal operations teams to secure job placements for program participants. Field day-to-day internal questions and operational issues regarding workforce programs from TSMC employees and managers, resolving directly where appropriate and proactively communicating program updates, risks, and status changes to the PM for escalation. Coordinate internal status meetings and ensure TSMC Legal is included on all draft documents and communications as required; maintain internal archives of approved WSFO comm