Program Manager

AMD; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Program Manager to spearhead cross-functional initiatives, manage project schedules, and ensure timely product execution. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, with expertise in project management tools like Jira and PowerBI. This position offers a hybrid work model and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in silicon or IP development desired.
• Proficient in Scrum and Agile methods.
• Detail-oriented and self-driven.
• Ability to build relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive projects with the guidance of management.
• Manage relationships with internal customers.
• Create project management artifacts and forecasts.
• Identify action plans for project risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Formal project management education

Tools

Jira

PowerBI

Confluence

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

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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 relationships with (internal) customers. Establish relationships and understand (internal) customer requirementsand program schedules.Drive IP deliverable and align with ( internal ) customers’ requirements to ensure successful product execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Defines, plans and drives projects and program plans based on management and senior technical guidance
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of the principles ofproject management andcanapply them effectively on small to large size projects
• Has responsibility for projects or processes of significant technical importance and for results that cross engineering project areas
• Initiates significant changes to existing processes and methods to improve project and teamefficiency
• Creates and maintains project management artifacts such as schedule, resource and resource forecast, risk and issues logs
• Provides unique views of project status updates and facilitates cross development team dependencies and communications
• Identify action or mitigation plans for issues orrisksthat arise during the project lifecycle
• Collaborates with core teams and execution teams to identify areas that require special attention or escalations to identify corrective actions
• Collect, analyze, organize and publish work performance data via dashboards and recurring statusreports

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Experience in silicon or IP development desired

Experience – Scrum, Agile methods; tracking tools ( Jira, Jama,)

Business intelligence tools – PowerBI, EazyBI

Process Automation Efficiency – including AI / ML, Python)

Organizational tools - Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite

Detailed oriented, self-driven with a strong sense of pride and ownership.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build relationships and work effectively as a self-starter and as part of a team

Proactively involve team members in planning, decision-making and execution efforts

People management experience is desirable

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to handle all levels of interaction, including executive level

Horizontal leadership / Matrix management experience

Technicalprogrammanagementandcustomerrelationshipmanagement

Collaborate in problem solving and mitigating risks with Engineering, Program / Project Management, Business Units and Product Management - both internal and external

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS :

Bachelor’s orMaster’sdegree in Computer / Electrical Engineering

Formal project management education is a plus

LOCATION : Vancouver, BC ( open to Markham, ON)

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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.

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