Director, Program Management (AI infrastructure)

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices in San Jose, CA seeks a Director to lead AI program initiatives and drive end-to-end delivery across multi-disciplinary teams. You will shape project scopes, align senior stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of complex AI programs.

The ideal candidate has deep AI knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven ability to translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps while managing risk and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional AI projects and programs.
• Ability to translate user needs into actionable AI roadmaps.
• Strong leadership and communication with executive stakeholders.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of project tasks, milestones, and resources.
• Foster outstanding teamwork across groups and teams.
• Analyze risks and develop risk management plans.
• Develop and manage requirements, timelines, issues, and risks.

Skills

AI leadership

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Roadmapping

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication at exec level

Analytical thinking

Education

BS, MS or equivalent

Tools

AI platforms

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 Directorbe 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-ontechnical 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

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.