Senior Technical Program Lead - Product Execution – Data Center & Enterprise AI

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end Data Center CPU and Enterprise AI programs from concept to mass production. You will coordinate across Engineering, Business Development, Product Management and Supply Chain, owned budgets and timelines, and drive execution through a highly matrixed organization.

You will need a proven track record in cross-functional leadership and exceptional communication, with experience in AI productivity tools and high-performance product

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in new product development or program management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Experience guiding complex Data Center CPU/GPU programs from concept to production.
• Strong communication of status and recommendations to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of Data Center CPU/GPU programs from concept to mass production.
• Plan requirements, manage schedules, budgets and risk across stakeholders.
• Prioritize features and align schedules, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Drive automation, analytics and process improvements for productivity.
• Coordinate multi-site, multi-discipline engineering efforts.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Matrixed environment

Executive communication

Program management

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AI productivity tools

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

As Technical Program Manager at AMD you will use your technical expertise and passion for operational discipline to lead complex Data Center CPU and Enterprise AI programs from Concept to Mass Production. Working with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Development, Product Management and Supply Chain you will plan requirements and manage execution schedules, budgets and risks.

The Person

You are a proven leader, able to create and maintain a working cross‑functional team and manage in a matrixed environment.

You are equally comfortable explaining status and recommendations to senior executives as you are discussing technical aspects in product development with engineers.

You must have exceptional verbal, as well as written, communication skills.

In addition, the role requires outstanding people management skills to lead, motivate, and guide world‑class engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with key leaders across engineering, business and operations to lead end‑to‑end execution of next generation Data Center CPUs and GPUs from Concept to Mass Production using AMD’s New Product Introduction Management flow.
• No‑excuses attitude to own a product from start‑to‑finish driving whole product execution – Silicon, System, Software.
• Relentless drive for operational discipline – automation, analytics and process improvement to achieve productivity gains.
• Capability to ruthlessly prioritize and clear obstacles for the team.
• Lead technical debug & feature prioritization, schedule alignment and budget attainment.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize, and juggle multiple work streams to tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Multiple and recent years of progressive experience in new product development from a design, platform, product and/or program management discipline.
• Experience as a Technical Program Lead of Data Center CPUs or GPUs to assess tradeoffs between program and technical challenges.
• Technical expertise gained through High‑Performance product execution in one or more of the following areas:
  • High Performance Design – CPU/GPU
  • Test and Product engineering
  • Validation – electrical or functional validation
  • System Architecture
  • Technical expertise should have been gained over at least 5-6 SoC/Products preferably in the latest process nodes
• Experience with driving a multi‑site and multi‑disciplined engineering program.
• Thrives in “responsibility without line authority” leadership – Role will not have direct reports but will be responsible to deliver a multi‑billion dollar product driving execution through a highly matrixed organization.
• Precise, direct communication tailored to the audience.
• AI‑Powered program management tools to draw engineering or product insights.
• Evaluated and rolled out AI productivity tools to drive engineering velocity.
• Ability to structure and execute complex analysis, draw insights, and communicate summary findings/recommendations to senior management and AMD customers.
• Ability to network, build relationships, and drive effective decision‑making across multiple functions and levels within the organization.

Academic Credentials

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. 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.