Strategic Industry & Partner Events Leader

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a senior Industry & Partner Events Manager in Santa Clara, CA to lead end‑to‑end planning for AMD’s industry and partner‑hosted events. The role requires navigating multi‑company partnerships, cross‑functional teams, and significant investments while shaping AMD’s event strategy and executive presence.

You will coordinate with business units, partner marketing, and regions to maximize impact, influence pipelines, and deliver high‑profile industry moments across global programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in industry events, event marketing, or related disciplines.
• Experience owning strategy and end-to-end delivery for major global industry events, conferences, or partner-hosted events.
• Strong understanding of third‑party event platforms, sponsorships, and partner activations.
• Experience with co‑marketing structures, MDF, and shared approvals across brands.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, investment, integrated planning, and end-to-end delivery of AMD's complex industry events and partner-hosted events.
• Establish objectives, audiences, participation strategies, scope, investment, and measures of success.
• Determine the mix of sponsorships, exhibits, speaking opportunities, customer engagement, executive engagement, and co-funded programs.
• Partner with Partner Marketing, Channel, and Business Unit teams to align event participation with joint plans.
• Coordinate joint keynote appearances, co-presented sessions, and executive engagement with partner teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, event management, or a related field

Job description

AMD is seeking a senior Industry & Partner Events Manager in Santa Clara, CA to lead end‑to‑end planning for AMD’s industry and partner‑hosted events. The role requires navigating multi‑company partnerships, cross‑functional teams, and significant investments while shaping AMD’s event strategy and executive presence.

You will coordinate with business units, partner marketing, and regions to maximize impact, influence pipelines, and deliver high‑profile industry moments across global programs.