Senior Technical Program Manager

Job Title

Senior Technical Program Manager

Role Summary

Lead multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver next-generation AMD data-center system solutions from concept through customer ship. Coordinate silicon, firmware, board, thermal, mechanical and supply-chain stakeholders across multiple sites to define, design, verify and ship platform-level products.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting does not specify years, but the role expects substantial experience leading large, cross-functional hardware and system programs.

Responsibilities

Accountable for technical program leadership, cross-functional coordination, and on-time delivery of system-level products.

• Partner with electrical, firmware, thermal and mechanical teams to define, design and verify product hardware.
• Manage and lead electrical, thermal and mechanical pathfinding and system design proof-of-concepts.
• Work with electro-mechanical vendors to ensure technical deliverables; coordinate with supply chain for vendor selection.
• Coordinate across product design, manufacturing engineering, firmware and software to develop cohesive development plans.
• Lead resolution of design issues that impact program deliverables.
• Develop and share processes to improve program execution and organizational capability.
• Communicate program status, risks, tradeoffs and solution options to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage joint-development and customer-facing technical interactions.
• Support limited domestic travel as required.

Requirements

Must-have skills and relevant experience; preferred items noted where applicable.

• Proven track record managing hardware/platform development and delivering large-scale, cross-functional projects on time and within budget.
• Strong technical understanding of interactions among silicon, firmware/software, and board/system components.
• Experience across hardware development lifecycle including foundry, OSAT, platform architecture, design and execution.
• Vendor management and supply-chain coordination experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and executive-level presentation skills.
• Skilled with MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams and Confluence; familiarity with JAMA, JIRA or similar requirements and defect-tracking tools.
• Experience with Agile software and project development methodologies preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, risk evaluation, and ability to influence across functions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site technical organization and to adapt to changing business and technical requirements.
• Authorized to work in the United States; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required; advanced degree preferred. MBA or PMI PMP® certification is a plus.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.