APJ AI Sales Leader at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Customer Management, Business Development, Cross-Functional Leadership, AI Ecosystem, Technical Knowledge of AI, Enterprise Technology Sales, Digital Transformation, Open-Source AI Ecosystems, Data Center Architecture, Sovereign Compute Strategies, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Relationship Building, Matrixed Environment Leadership

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: AMD is seeking a Director, APJ AI Sales to lead AMD’s Asia-Pacific & Japan AI strategy and execution across the region. This high-impact leadership role will be responsible for aligning & growing AMD’s OEM ecosystem and infrastructure adoption including but not limited to, Dell, Cisco, Lenovo, HPE, Super Micro with the goal of maximizing engagement and mindshare, profitably growing revenue, and achieving market share gains. THE PERSON: As a key regional leader, you will align & influence a team of local matrixed reports as well as global stake stakeholders. This role requires a leader with deep expertise in strategic Customer Management, Business Development, and Cross-Functional Leadership within the AI ecosystem, with strong technical knowledge of AI including applications, software, and hardware architecture. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic AI Growth Leadership Help define and execute AMD’s AI go-to-market strategy across APJ. Drive adoption of AMD’s AI asset portfolio across large enterprises and government agencies. Lead regional engagement & initiatives aligned with national AI strategies and sovereign compute programs. Enterprise & Government Engagement Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and AI leaders in targeted Fortune 500 companies and public sector institutions. Lead complex, multi-stakeholder engagements in sectors such as defense, healthcare, education, and smart infrastructure. Influence AI policy, procurement frameworks, and national digital agendas. Ecosystem & Partner Strategy Develop strategic alliances with hyperscalers, national system integrators, OEMs, and AI software vendors. Co-create AI solutions and reference architectures tailored to regional needs. Represent AMD in AI consortiums, standards bodies, and public-private innovation forums. Team Leadership & Talent Development Build and lead a high-performing matrixed AI sales and business development team across APJ. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer-centricity. Mentor and develop future AI leaders within AMD. Revenue & Performance Management Own regional sales targets, ensuring alignment with AMD’s overall revenue goals. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and scorecards to optimize efficiency. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Strong experience in enterprise technology sales, including in AI, HPC, or cloud infrastructure. Proven success in leading large-scale AI or digital transformation initiatives. Familiarity with open-source AI ecosystems Deep understanding of AI frameworks, data center architecture, and sovereign compute strategies. Strong executive presence and ability to influence policy and procurement at the national level. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to drive data-driven decision-making. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities. Ability to navigate complex business environments and drive transformational growth Executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels, from C-suite partners to internal leadership teams; ability to influence policy and procurement at the national level. Ability to lead in a highly matrixed environment, driving collaboration across multiple business units. Experience in managing large-scale partner programs, incentive structures, and channel enablement initiatives. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: BS, or higher, in Engineering (Computer or Electrical) MBA a plus LOCATION: Singapore #LI-AR2 Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading AMD's AI strategy and execution across the Asia-Pacific & Japan region, focusing on growing the OEM ecosystem and infrastructure adoption. Responsibilities include building relationships with key stakeholders, driving AI adoption, and leading a high-performing sales team.