Program Manager

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Markham is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee software releases and manage customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer/Electrical Engineering, strong analytical abilities, and experience in risk management. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product lifecycle management and customer satisfaction. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in software Release Management and understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Multiple experiences in Program Management; PMP/Scrum Master education is a plus.
• Programming skills and experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan software releases and manage timelines.
• Coordinate with various teams for release execution.
• Manage risks impacting release scope and quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Risk management skills

Communication skills

Structured thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux

Software Release Management

Job description

Overview

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 in search of an experienced program manager with strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills. Ability to work efficiently and manage effective relationships in a cross-functional organization to meet commitments for successful customer program launches. Must be self-directed and work in complex and dynamic ecosystems.

The Person

As a Program Manager you will partner with our cross functional teams to manage customer accounts and their portfolio, understand our customers platforms/solutions. Identify and document customer requirements and establish engineering schedules. Drive AMD product solution deliverables and alignment with customers’ platforms to ensure highest level customer satisfaction throughout their product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan the Instinct Driver and Radeon Software For Linux Releases
• Receive release requests from internal stakeholders in various locations
• Work with Release Management teams from other departments to construct the release plans
• Communicate release plans and changes to internal teams
• Lead and coordinate checklist and deployment plan execution
• Manage risks and resolve challenges that impact release scope, quality, and schedules
• Ensure all the patches that need to go into the release are implemented in a timely manner
• Coordinate validation with various QA teams to ensure that the releases are properly validated
• Ensure that the necessary documentations are ready for release
• Confirm that Release Notes are available and contain the necessary information for the release
• Update our release processes to support changing requirements

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of Linux and Linux distros highly preferred
• Experience in software Release Management and understanding of software development lifecycle
• Multiple experience in Program Management; formal project management education, PMP / Scrum Master considered an asset
• Programming skills and experience considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Structured thinking
• Experience in coordinating cross-functional work teams up to task completion

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Location: Markham, Ontario Canada

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.