Sr. Technical Program Manager, Hardware Engineering

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead cross‑functional engineering initiatives focused on power optimization and functional verification.

You will partner with multiple teams to align stakeholders, drive deliverables, manage dependencies and risks, and ensure schedules are met. You will guide projects from planning through execution, creating schedules, forecasts, risk logs, and status dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience working across cross-functional engineering teams and programs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and drive program plans with senior guidance.
• Apply project management principles across varied projects.
• Manage cross-engineering programs spanning multiple areas and teams.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and delivery.
• Create and maintain project artifacts like schedules, resource plans, risks, and issues.
• Communicate status with data-informed dashboards and reports.
• Mitigate risks and coordinate actions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with methodology and execution teams on corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Copilot

Job description

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THE ROLE:

We are in search of an experienced Program Manager with strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills. The ideal candidate will work effectively across a cross‑functional engineering organization to support successful development, deployment, and application of methodologies for power optimization and functional verification. The candidate should be able to work independently and collaboratively in complex and evolving engineering environments.

THE PERSON:

As a Program Manager, you will partner with cross‑functional engineering teams to manage the development, deployment, and application of methodologies for power optimization and functional verification. You will align stakeholders around solutions needed to achieve product targets, drive deliverables, manage dependencies and risks, and meet program schedules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define, plan, and drive projects and program plans based on management and senior technical guidance.


• Apply project management principles effectively across projects of varying size and complexity.


• Manage projects and processes of significant technical importance that span multiple engineering project areas.


• Identify and implement improvements to existing processes and methods to enhance project and team efficiency.


• Create and maintain project management artifacts including schedules, resource plans and forecasts, risk registers, and issue logs.


• Develop clear, data-informed views of project status and facilitate dependencies and communication across development teams.


• Identify issues and risks throughout the project lifecycle and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute appropriate action and mitigation plans.


• Collaborate with methodology and execution teams to identify areas requiring additional attention and coordinate appropriate corrective actions and escalations.


• Collect, analyze, organize, and communicate work performance data through dashboards and recurring status reports.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated accountability for commitments, deliverables, and outcomes.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to build effective working relationships and contribute both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.


• Ability to identify priorities and take appropriate initiative while engaging relevant team members in planning, decision-making, and execution.


• People management or cross‑functional leadership experience is desirable.


• Ability to communicate technical and program information effectively with engineering teams, business partners, and senior leaders.


• Experience developing and maintaining meaningful indicators for schedule, quality, risk, and program performance.


• Experience with engineering development.


• Experience with methodology development.


• Experience leading and influencing teams within cross‑functional or matrixed organizations.


• Technical program management and stakeholder or customer relationship management experience.


• Experience collaborating with Engineering, Program/Project Management, and Business Units to solve problems and mitigate risks.


• Strong working knowledge of productivity and project management tools, including Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, and Copilot.


• Experience using approved artificial intelligence tools responsibly and appropriately to improve productivity and work quality where applicable.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant education and experience.

LOCATION:

• Austin, TX

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.