Senior Project Manager - Software Development

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Sr. Manager Software Development & Support to lead a portfolio of programs, projects, and ongoing support activities that enable critical AMD business functions.

You will manage direct reports, set delivery priorities, oversee execution, and ensure teams align to business objectives. The role partners with stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and partners to drive planning, governance, resourcing, delivery, and operational support, across

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading programs, projects, and operational support across business and tech teams.
• Strong people leadership with direct reports, coaching, and development.
• Ability to manage delivery plans, resources, risks, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery models.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional business groups, technical teams, vendors, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction across programs and projects aligned to objectives, timelines, and outcomes.
• Directly manage a team of project, development, and support resources with coaching and accountability.
• Oversee project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and delivery readiness.
• Serve as primary business group contact, maintaining stakeholder relationships and alignment on priorities.
• Oversee support operations for business applications and services, ensuring SLA adherence and vendor engagement.
• Lead governance practices including intake, planning, prioritization, reporting and delivery processes.

Skills

Program leadership

People leadership

Delivery planning

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

AI opportunities

Education

BS/MS in CS or CSE; PMP certification

Job description

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THE ROLE:

The Sr. Manager Software Development & Support leads a portfolio of programs, projects, and support activities that enable critical AMD business functions. This role is responsible for managing direct reports, setting delivery priorities, overseeing project execution, and ensuring teams are aligned to business objectives.

THE PERSON:

The Sr. Manager partners closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and implementation partners to drive planning, governance, resourcing, delivery, and ongoing operational support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program and Delivery Leadership: Provide direction across programs and projects, ensuring work is prioritized, planned, and delivered in alignment with business objectives, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• People Management: Directly manage a team of project, development, and support resources by setting expectations, providing coaching, supporting career development, balancing workloads, and building a team focused on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Project Execution: Oversee project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, issue resolution, and delivery readiness to ensure work progresses with clear ownership, transparency, and measurable results.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as a primary business group contact for one or more domains, maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders through regular engagement, status reviews, planning discussions, and alignment on priorities and outcomes.
• Support and Operations Management: Oversee support operations for business applications and services, ensuring issues are managed effectively, service levels are maintained, resources are coordinated, and vendors or partners are engaged as needed.
• Governance and Process Management: Lead consistent program and project governance practices, including intake, planning, prioritization, reporting, change management, and delivery processes across Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid delivery models.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience leading programs, projects, and operational support activities across business and technology teams.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing direct reports, coaching team members, setting priorities, and supporting individual development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage delivery plans, resource needs, risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong understanding of project delivery life cycles, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business groups, technical teams, vendors, and implementation partners.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for managing priorities, schedules, reporting, resource allocation, and delivery commitments.
• Ability to identify, promote, and evangelize practical AI opportunities that improve productivity, simplify business processes, and support responsible adoption across teams and stakeholders.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS in CS, CSE (or similar), PMP certification.

LOCATION

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.