Senior Technical Program Manager - AIG SW TPM

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager in San Jose, California. This pivotal role involves leading engineering initiatives from concept to execution while collaborating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in technical program management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and PMP certification. Competitive benefits are offered as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of technical program management.
• Outstanding track record of delivering software/hardware programs.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan and drive projects and program plans.
• Scope technical feasibility of new products.
• Build and maintain a well-developed program plan.
• Establish formal program management artifacts.

Skills

Technical program management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering

Formal Project Management education, PMP certified

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

Job description

Senior Technical Program Manager

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.

The Role

In this high‑profile role, you will be the overall program leader for key engineering initiatives from concept to execution. You will work across all of engineering and business to meet overall initiative and/or product objectives.

The Person

The right candidate will have solid knowledge of technical program management, an outstanding track record of delivering sophisticated software/hardware programs, and will also drive a schedule for business planning toward growth that aligns to business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, plan and drive projects and program plans based on management and senior technical guidance.
• Scope technical feasibility of new products by clarifying and analyzing requirements with SW/HW architects, technical leads and engineers.
• Develop program schedule by considering various drivers, SW stack components and HW/FW dependencies, negotiate and create a staffing plan that supports the schedule.
• Build, create and maintain a well‑developed, managed and executed program plan.
• Establish formal program management artifacts including a plan of record, statements of work, project/program timelines, budget, scope, performance and quality KPIs.
• Excellence in resource planning is necessary.
• Plan for risks in the development path, identify prevention methods and address them to save on engineering costs.
• Be comfortable working with senior executives and address the needs and requirements from AMD’s Engineering, Product Management and Customer Engineering organizations.

Preferred Experience

• Good understanding of requirements management, documentation management and defect management.
• Ability to grasp concepts during discussions and turn minutes into action items.
• Ability to communicate concepts and processes with stakeholders.
• Analytical, self‑motivated, organized, detail‑oriented and results‑oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with multiple people and teams, and to communicate progress to team members on a regular basis.
• Experience working in a high‑pressure environment with competing priorities and tight turnaround times.
• Engineering background preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence and Excel is an asset.
• Experience with Agile methodology.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering.
• Formal Project Management education, PMP certified.

Other

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.