A chip package assembly and method for fabricating the same are provided which utilize a plurality of electrically floating extra-die heat transfer posts for improved thermal management. In one example, a chip package assembly is provided that includes a substrate, a first integrated circuit (IC) die, and a first plurality of electrically floating extra-die conductive posts. The substrate has a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first integrated circuit (IC) die has a first surface and an opposing second surface. The second surface of the first IC die is mounted to the first surface of the substrate. The first plurality of electrically floating extra-die conductive posts extend from the first surface of the first IC die to provide a heat transfer path away from the first IC die.