Global Industry & Partner Events Director

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Director, Industry Events to lead its global strategy, investment, and delivery across the third-party industry and partner-hosted events essential to customers, partners, developers, and businesses. In this role, you will shape AMD's presence, align priorities, and drive measurable business impact while leading a team responsible for delivering at key industry events.

You will collaborate across Business Units, Partner Marketing, Communications, Sales, Developer Relations, and

Qualifications

• Extensive progressive experience leading global industry events or partner events.
• Ability to align multiple priorities into enterprise programs.
• Strong understanding of event ecosystems, sponsorship models, MDF structures.
• Experience designing scalable operating models for multi-market events.
• Strong financial acumen with managing large event portfolios.
• Willingness to travel globally and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead AMD's global industry and partner event strategy.
• Evaluate investments and prioritize participation across events.
• Integrate priorities into cohesive AMD strategies for events.
• Partner with Business Units to align investments and avoid duplication.
• Collaborate with Partner Marketing to align co-marketing and MDF.
• Establish operating model for events and scalable roadshows.
• Set objectives and measures across the portfolio and optimize.
• Lead a team of Senior Industry & Partner Events Managers and coordinators.

Skills

Strategic marketing leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

People leadership

Budget & investment management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

AMD is seeking a Director, Industry Events to lead its global strategy, investment, and delivery across the third-party industry and partner-hosted events essential to customers, partners, developers, and businesses. In this role, you will shape AMD's presence, align priorities, and drive measurable business impact while leading a team responsible for delivering at key industry events.

You will collaborate across Business Units, Partner Marketing, Communications, Sales, Developer Relations, and