Director Product/NPI Program Management

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. We’re looking for talent who share this vision—people who want to leave the planet better than they found it and are determined to help solve humanity’s challenges. AMD powers the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Every role at AMD contributes to technology that moves the world forward.

About the Team

The AECG - Embedded Team builds and optimizes platforms for embedded and commercial applications, working across silicon, firmware, and software to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product program management team with exceptional leadership and scale the team in competency and bandwidth for an increasing number and scope of programs.
• Provide strong oversight and guidance to all program managers for different product line programs and drive resolution of dependencies or bottlenecks.
• Ensure programs follow execution metrics and address changes with agility and quick planning.
• Coordinate and drive concept, feasibility, and planning exit milestones, securing approvals from senior management for gate reviews.
• Drive key initiatives for business unit challenges, such as yield improvements, improving DPPMs, and adopting methodologies like ASPICE.
• Prepare end-to-end plans starting with NPI phases for planning and execution, extending through post-NPI phases of derivative programs.
• Craft and deploy lightweight processes to enhance execution focus and efficiency, leading adoption across the program management organization.
• Manage and handle escalations with urgency and proactive problem-solving.
• Prepare and present program status reports to executives, highlighting risks and providing data for decision-making.
• Drive cross-functional alignment among teams, including other program managers.
• Share best practices with other product program management organizations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a similar role within semiconductor companies; x86 product program management experience is a plus.
• Experience leading a team of NPI program managers at the director level or above, including creating and deploying processes for efficiency and scale.
• Strong program management and execution skills, with proficiency in various project management tools.
• Broad and strong technical knowledge (SoC, BIOS, platforms, software, tools, manufacturing) and experience across the entire product stack, not limited to silicon.
• Proven track record of enabling multiple NPI programs resulting in successful products.
• Experience working in a multisite and multicultural environment; ability to travel as needed.
• Team player with a passion and drive to do whatever it takes for business success.
• Automotive product experience is a significant plus.
• Excellent communication skills, including managing up with data and reports for executive visibility and decision-making.
• Ability to align, resolve conflicts, and build consensus among stakeholders.
• High sense of urgency and drive for results.
• Relentless focus on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Location: Austin, TX. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

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