Sr. BKC Release Manager - Data Center GPU

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career. The Team AMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI based Graphic Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. If this resonates with you, come and joining our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people. The Role We are seeking a BKC Release Manager in our Data Center GPU team to own the end‑to‑end release delivery of complex, system‑level hardware/software configurations across silicon, firmware, software, validation, and manufacturing. This is a hands‑on senior program management role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, execution rigor, and cross‑organization leadership driving releases that are consumed by large internal teams, manufacturing partners, and external hyperscale customers. This role carries single‑threaded accountability for release outcomes, but does not require people management. Key Responsibilities End‑to‑End Release Ownership Own the full lifecycle of Best Known Configuration (BKC) releases, from integration and release candidate planning through validation, sign‑off, and final deliveryDrive release cadence, milestones, and readiness checkpoints across firmware, BIOS, drivers, software stack, validation, and manufacturing teamsEnsure release artifacts are complete, traceable, and consumable by downstream users Technical Decision Leadership Serve as the final integrator and decision owner for release scope, including fix inclusion, deferral, and quality vs schedule tradeoffsDefine and enforce entry / exit criteria, release readiness standards, and fix‑version disciplineIdentify systemic risks (quality gaps, tool limitations, coverage holes) and drive mitigation with clear recommendations Cross‑Functional Execution Lead cross‑functional release forums and working sessions spanning engineering, program management, validation, and manufacturingResolve conflicts across teams by clarifying ownership, driving decisions, and enforcing agreed‑upon outcomesAct as the single point of accountability when execution issues arise Customer & Manufacturing Readiness Ensure BKCs are production‑ready and customer‑consumable, including release notes, documentation, and delivery mechanismsPartner with manufacturing teams to support production transitions, special SKUs, and sustaining releasesCoordinate release strategy for high‑visibility customer programs with strict delivery and quality requirements Operational Excellence Own release plans, schedules, dashboards, status reporting, and executive‑level visibilityContinuously improve release processes, tooling, and handoff mechanisms to increase predictability and qualityDrive clear communication of release posture, risks, and expectations to stakeholders Preferred Experience 10+ years of experience in technical program or release management for complex HW/SW systemsProven ownership of cross‑functional, system‑level releases spanning multiple engineering disciplinesStrong technical understanding of system integration (firmware, BIOS, drivers, software, validation workflows)Good understanding of requirements management, documentation management, and defect management Demonstrated ability to make and defend difficult scope and priority decisionsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with senior technical stakeholdersBackground in silicon validation, platform bring‑up, firmware, or large‑scale system integrationTrack record of improving release rigor, predictability, and quality through process and toolingComfort operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments with incomplete informationExperience with JIRA, Confluence and Excel is an asset Academic Credentials Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Formal Project Management education, PMP certified LOCATION: Austin, TX This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 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