Sr. Technical Program Manager

Job Title

Sr. Technical Program Manager

Role Summary

Lead multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver next-generation AMD data-center system solutions from concept and proof-of-concept through development to customer ship. The role coordinates electrical, firmware, thermal and mechanical engineering, vendor partners and cross-functional internal teams to execute system-level products.

Experience Level

Senior-level. No specific years of experience are stated; the role expects demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional hardware and system programs.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning, coordination and delivery of system-level engineering programs.

• Lead cross-functional teams (electrical, firmware, thermal, mechanical, software, manufacturing) from POC to product ship.
• Manage electrical, thermal and mechanical pathfinding and system design proofs-of-concept.
• Coordinate with vendors and supply chain for technical deliverables and vendor selection.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, risk mitigation plans, and status reporting to stakeholders and executives.
• Drive design issue identification and resolution impacting program deliverables.
• Establish and share processes to improve program execution and organizational scalability.
• Interface with customers and partners on joint-development projects and technical requirements.
• Support limited domestic travel as required.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience for successful performance. Preferred items are noted separately.

• Proven experience leading and delivering large-scale, cross-functional hardware and system programs on time and within budget.
• Experience with hardware development lifecycle including foundry, OSAT, and platform-level architecture, design and execution.
• Strong technical understanding of interactions among silicon, firmware/software and board-level elements.
• Experience managing external vendors and coordinating with supply chain and manufacturing teams.
• Strong communication, executive presentation and stakeholder-influence skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams or Confluence; familiarity with JAMA, JIRA or similar tools.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry and with new product development / introduction.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with AI technologies and related software ecosystems (machine learning, NLP, computer vision).
• Experience with Agile software and project development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate risks, present tradeoffs and influence executive decision-making.

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.