Sr. Technical Program Manager

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD Austin seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead multi-discipline engineering teams for next-gen data center systems. You will oversee projects from proof of concept to customer ship, balancing technical depth with executive-level communication.

Ideal candidates will blend leadership with technical acumen across silicon, software, and board elements, coordinating across sites to meet ambitious product requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience driving hardware+software product development.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies (ML, NLP, CV).
• Proven track record leading large, cross-functional programs on time/budget.

Responsibilities

• Partner with electrical, FW, thermal and mechanical teams to define, design and verify hardware.
• Lead pathfinding with architects and verify system design POCs.
• Coordinate with vendors and supply chain for vendor selection and delivery.
• Coordinate with design and operations teams to develop cohesive development plans.
• Lead design issue resolutions impacting program deliverables.
• Develop best-in-class processes to scale the organization.

Skills

Hardware development

AI technologies

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or PMP certification

Tools

JAMA

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

PowerPoint

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

Technical program manager role is responsible for leading multi-discipline engineering team for key engineering initiatives from proof of concept to execution for next generation AMD data center system solutions.

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

Technical program manager role is responsible for leading multi-discipline engineering team for key engineering initiatives from proof of concept to execution for next generation AMD data center system solutions.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development of products from Concept through Customer Ship, working with large, matrixed teams to plan and execute system level products. This role requires a blend of strong leadership and technical acumen to effectively navigate the complexities of data center driven projects. You will understand the technical challenges in the interaction of silicon, software and board elements on next generation computing system solutions. You are energized by working in a fast-paced technical organization across multiple sites, with multifaceted product requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with electrical, FW, thermal and mechanical engineering teams, enabling the definition, design and verification of product hardware
• Manage and lead electrical, thermal and mechanical pathfinding with architects, design and verification of all system design POCs
• Work with key electro-mechanical vendors, ensuring technical deliverables are met. Partner with supply chain managers for vendor selection
• Coordinate with internal cross functional design and operations teams including product design, manufacturing engineering, firmware and software to develop cohesive development plans
• Lead design issues & resolutions impacting system design program deliverables
• Develops and shares best-in-class processes to streamline and grow the organization to meet new challenges

Preferred Experience

• Has driven product development with hardware platforms and related software ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, etc.
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering large-scale, cross-functional programs on time and within budget.
• Experience with hardware development, from foundry & OSAT to platform level architecture, design and execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly and to lead and manage technical teams
• Problem solving capability with confidence to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to executive leadership
• Ability to influence horizontally across multiple internal functional organizations
• Skilled in interfacing with customers, partners and in managing joint-development projects
• Ability to understand and extract action plans from complex technical discussions and translate into crisp messaging tailored for varied targeted audiences
• Ability to nimbly address business and technical changes throughout the program lifecycle both from an internal and customer perspective
• Excellent written and verbal communication and executive level presentation skills
• Analytical, self-motivated, organized, detailed-oriented and results-oriented
• Seasoned in leveraging MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams or Confluence for clear communications and coordination of work.
• Familiarity with JAMA, JIRA and similar Systems Engineering requirements management and defect tracking tools.
• Experience with Agile software and project development methodologies preferred
• Proactive with demonstrated creative, situational and critical thinking problem solving.
• Ability to network quickly and independently to align resources towards a common goal.
• Ability to support limited domestic travel
• Previous experience in Semiconductor Industry - specifically New Product Development or Introduction

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Masters in Business Administration or PMI PMP® Certification is a plus.

LOCATION:

Austin, Texas

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.