Technical Program Manager - Windows Security (1 year contract)

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Technical Program Manager to spearhead co-engineering programs with Microsoft and OEM partners, focusing on Windows Security features across AMD platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess strong program management skills and technical expertise to oversee security initiatives, driving them from inception to production. Responsibilities include collaboration on roadmaps and managing the full program lifecycle.

Benefits include AMD's robust offerings, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven Project & Program Management experience in a competitive industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of software development and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of Windows Security initiatives.
• Own and execute cross-functional programs from planning through production.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on roadmaps.

Skills

Program Management

Technical Expertise

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

JIRA

Confluence

Agile Methodologies

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead co‑engineering programs between AMD, Microsoft, and OEM partners, enabling Windows Security features across AMD platforms. This role requires strong program management skills combined with technical expertise to drive security initiatives from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end delivery of Windows Security initiatives across AMD’s product portfolio.
• Own and execute cross‑functional programs from pre‑silicon planning through production release.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, customer support, and external partners to align on roadmaps, priorities, and technical deliverables.
• Manage full program lifecycle, including schedules, risk management, and milestone tracking.
• Develop and maintain program management artifacts such as dashboards, forecasts, and risk/issue logs.
• Drive completion of all required deliverables, with a focus on customer quality feedback and established deadlines.
• Creates and maintains project management artifacts such as schedule, resource and resource forecast, risk and issues logs.
• Identify action or mitigation plans for issues or risks that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate 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 status reports.
• Strong self‑motivator, with a sense of urgency when needed and strong crisis management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Proven Project & Program Management experience in a dynamic and competitive industry, particularly within Software Development or Engineering based organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of software development and security technologies.
• Proficiency with tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with software testing/verification.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Horizontal leadership/matrix management experience is required; people management is desirable.
• Flexible working schedule to manage global program execution team (Asia and North America emphasis).

Academic Credentials

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is desired.

Benefits

Benefits offered: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity

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.