Senior Technical Program Manager

Advanced Micro Devices; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Calgary is seeking a talented Program Manager to drive the delivery of AI and computing libraries. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a technical background, and will thrive in a dynamic, agile team environment. You will engage with partners at all levels and implement process improvements to advance the projects efficiently.

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance

Qualifications

• Experience in complex software projects using agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Previous software development experience.
• Understanding of version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of AI and computing libraries.
• Support project planning and execution of ROCm libraries.
• Translate customer needs into actionable program goals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization and attention to detail

Technical background and analytical capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis and presentation skills

Conflict management

Stakeholder relationship management

Experience with project delivery across multiple time zones

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

Certifications such as PMP or agile certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Excel

Git

GitHub

Job 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:

Do you want to drive end-to-end delivery of artificial intelligence, math, computer vision, and communication libraries to enable high performance computing and artificial intelligence? AMD is searching for a talented and motivated Program Manager to join the GPU libraries team developing libraries as part of the AMD ROCm Open Software Platform.

THE PERSON:

You are accustomed to working in a dynamic, geographically distributed agile team, where partnership and collaboration are paramount. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organization, and attention to detail. With a keen interest in data, you will draw on your strong technical background, analytical capabilities, and interpersonal skills to drive process improvements, improve program operations, and engage with key partners at all levels, from driving technical discussions with developers through to communication with executives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with Engineering Managers, Software Developers, Product Managers and Program Managers to support project planning and execution of ROCm communication libraries such as RCCL.
• Serve as a point of contact for strategic customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the program lifecycle.
• Translate customer needs into actionable program goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement by gathering customer feedback and integrating insights into future initiatives.
• Facilitate executive-level updates and customer-facing presentations to communicate progress and outcomes.
• Participate in the development of project plans and schedules; must be able to develop and improve processes for project tracking and risk mitigation.
• Ensure timely delivery of program milestones while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Help develop and implement effective and repeatable operational processes and procedures.
• Work hand-in-hand with engineering counterparts across the global sites to plan/align budget, head count, and find operational efficiencies.
• Support engineering management with resource planning (people and materials), as well as driving execution.
• Develop documentation and training materials.
• Collect, analyze, organize and publish data via dashboards and recurring status reports.
• Improve tracking, reporting, and forecasting by developing dashboards and automations.
• Provide general operational support for the AMD GPU libraries team.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in complex, interrelated software projects and programs using agile and waterfall methodologies
• Previous experience as a software developer of similar roles
• Experience for parallel/distributed systems including distributed and parallel algorithms
• Direct experience with relevant domains such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and GPU software development
• Knowledge of software development, including testing, profiling, CI/CD, debugging, documentation, issue tracking, and planning
• Understanding of version control such as Git and GitHub
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills
• Comfortable with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with common PM tools such as Microsoft Project and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Conflict management and stakeholder relationship management
• Experience with project delivery across multiple time zones

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent
• Certifications such as the PMP or agile certification would be an asset

LOCATION:

Calgary, Alberta

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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.