Program Management Director Job Listing at AMD in San Jose, CA (Job ID 85539-en-us)

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 

We are seeking a senior leader to own and drive execution of largescale, technically complex programs that span AI systems, developer platforms, infrastructure, and external ecosystems. This role is responsible for delivering multi‑quarter initiatives from concept through launch, while building and scaling a high‑performing Technical Program Management organization.

You will operate at the intersection of engineering, product, research, infrastructure, and external partners, bringing clarity, rigor, and accountability to some of the company's most critical technical programs.

THE PERSON 

The ideal candidate is a proven technical program leader with strong systems thinking, technical credibility, and a track record of delivering complex initiatives on a scale. You bring ownership, influence, and calm execution to ambiguous, fast‑moving environments, and you are equally comfortable driving technical discussions or coaching senior TPMs.

You are motivated by impact, accountability, and building teams that consistently deliver high‑quality outcomes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Program & Portfolio Ownership

• Own and drive execution of a portfolio of large, multi‑quarter technical programs from planning through delivery.
• Define clear program goals, successful metrics, milestones, dependencies, and operating rhythms.
• Identify risks early and actively drive cross‑team resolution and tradeoff decisions.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with engineering, product, research, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Align stakeholders across organizations and geographies around shared priorities and outcomes.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex execution and dependency challenges.

Platform, Ecosystem & Partnership Programs

• Lead execution of initiatives spanning developer platforms, AI tooling, ecosystem integrations, and partner collaborations.
• Coordinate technical readiness, launch execution, and post‑launch follow‑through.
• Ensure programs deliver clear and measurable value to developers, partners, and end customers.

Infrastructure & Systems Programs

• Drive technically complex initiatives involving cloud infrastructure, AI systems, and performance‑sensitive workloads.
• Coordinate across software, hardware, and partner teams to deliver scalable, production‑ready solutions.

Customer & External Engagement

• Own execution for customer‑facing and partner‑facing technical programs.
• Act as a senior point of coordination during high‑visibility external engagements.
• Ensure external commitments are realistic, well‑scoped, and delivered with quality.

Performance & Optimization Initiatives

• Lead programs focused on AI performance, inference efficiency, kernel optimization, and system‑level improvements.
• Partner deeply with technical teams to balance execution rigor with innovation velocity.
• Support open‑source or external technical releases where applicable.

People & Organization Leadership

• Build, mentor, and scale a team of Technical Program Managers.
• Set clear expectations for ownership, execution discipline, communication, and technical depth.
• Develop future TPM leaders through coaching, feedback, and career development.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required

• 12+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering, or systems leadership.
• Proven track record leading large, cross‑functional, technically complex programs.
• Strong technical foundation in one or more of the following areas:
• AI/ML systems
• Cloud or large‑scale infrastructure
• Performance engineering
• Developer platforms or tooling
• Experience working directly with senior engineering leadership, partners, and customers.
• Demonstrated people management and organizational leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with AI inference, performance optimization, or distributed systems.
• Background working with developer ecosystems or open‑source communities.
• Experience leading programs across multiple regions or time zones.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.