Director, Program Management (AI)

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking a Director to lead AI program delivery, shaping a vision for customer support and guiding complex projects from inception to delivery. You will engage with business owners and coordinate large cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and operations to deliver strategic outcomes.

The role requires hands-on AI expertise, strong communication with executives, and a track record in managing large programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional AI projects or programs.
• Ability to translate user needs into actionable roadmaps and strategies.
• Strong executive communication and collaboration with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of project tasks, milestones, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional teams across groups and organizations.
• Analyze risks, develop risk management plans, and address issues.
• Develop, maintain, and manage project requirements, plans, timelines, and risks.
• Support business owners in driving major programs and transform processes.

Skills

AI leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Risk management

Education

BS/MS or equivalent

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:

AMD is searching for a Director at the forefront of innovation, experimentation and shaping a vision for customer support. You will directly engage with businesses to navigate programs from inception to delivery.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should display technical expertise in AI and managing complex AI projects. Leverage AI visions to drive business results. Broad knowledge of AI technology, algorithms, and tools is essential for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities will encompass overseeing the delivery of project tasks, activities, milestones, and resources.
• Outstanding teamwork skills across groups, teams, and organizations.
• Analyze and calculate project risks, develop comprehensive risk management plans, and ease subsequent issues is essential.
• Developing, maintaining, and managing project requirements, plans, timelines, issues, risks, and challenges
• Supporting the business owners in driving major programs or various projects, and collaborating closely with process owners to detect and implement transformative business changes.
• Lead the consensus needed to adopt a progressive-looking and manageable change strategy.
• Manage large-scale programs and complex projects involving numerous stakeholders with diverse plans and business priorities will be a key aspect of your role
• Lead large, cross-functional project teams towards timely outcomes, ensuring the integration of groundbreaking practices.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Ability to imagine the "big picture" and interpret user feedback and company needs into actionable, forward-thinking roadmaps and strategies.
• Setting, examining, and adjusting strategic directions based on an changing business landscape.
• Mindset that accepts accountability for the organizational success, ensuring that every decision and action taken aligns with the business’s goals.
• Hands-on technical position, a deep knowledge of technology, especially in AI solutions. Effective at communication and collaboration with engineering teams driving innovation.
• Analytical expertise understanding complex situations and concepts.
• Superb communication skills at the executive level. Experience working with outside vendors, strong project management, leadership insight, and a proven track record in managing large programs

PREFERRED ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS, MS or equivalent with direct experience

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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