Director, Program Management at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Issue Resolution, Change Control, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Software Development, Hardware Development, Project Management, Data Visualization, Collaboration, Mentoring, Customer Success, Strategic Planning

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: Join AMD’s AECG team as a Director of Program Management, where you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives that drive innovation and execution across our software and hardware release programs. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of AMD’s productivity and customer success strategies. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate is a strategic and execution-focused leader with a passion for driving complex, cross-functional programs to successful completion. They combine a systems-level understanding of software and hardware development with strong organizational and communication skills. This individual thrives in fast-paced environments, aligns diverse teams around shared goals, and consistently delivers results that advance both product excellence and customer success. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead strategic planning and execution of complex release programs across multiple business units Architect and drive process improvements such as the Voyager flow, Vivado Steering Committee, and Functional Safety spec sign-offs Collaborate with engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery Manage risk, issue resolution, and change control across programs Mentor and guide program managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Drive visibility through forums like Vivado Weekly Ops and Customer-sourced CR release criteria PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional release programs spanning software and hardware domains Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize program processes and governance frameworks (e.g., release flows, steering committees, and specification sign-off cycles) Experience collaborating across engineering, product management, and customer teams to ensure alignment, quality, and on-time delivery Strong background in risk management, issue resolution, and change control within large-scale, multi-team environments Familiarity with AMD/Xilinx design and development ecosystems such as Vivado is highly desirable Proficiency with project management and analytics tools including Jira, Confluence, MS Project Server, spreadsheets, Python, and data visualization platforms Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive clarity and alignment across diverse teams ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering LOCATION: San Jose, CA #LI-DW1 #LI-HYBRID 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.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and execution of complex release programs across multiple business units. Collaborate with engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.