Sr. Technical Program Manager

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.

About the Role

The Technical Program Manager will lead multi-discipline engineering teams for key engineering initiatives, from proof of concept to execution, for next-generation AMD data center system solutions. This role requires a blend of strong leadership and technical acumen to navigate the complexities of data center-driven projects, ensuring seamless interaction between silicon, software, and board elements on next-generation computing systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with electrical, firmware, thermal, and mechanical engineering teams to define, design, and verify product hardware.
• Manage and lead electrical, thermal, and mechanical pathfinding with architects, including design and verification of all system design proof-of-concepts (POCs).
• Work with key electro-mechanical vendors to ensure technical deliverables are met, and partner with supply chain managers for vendor selection.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams—including product design, manufacturing engineering, firmware, and software—to develop cohesive development plans.
• Lead design issue resolution impacting system design program deliverables.
• Develop and share best-in-class processes to streamline and grow the organization to meet new challenges.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Experience driving product development with hardware platforms and related software ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering large-scale, cross-functional programs on time and within budget.
• Experience with hardware development, from foundry and OSAT to platform-level architecture, design, and execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly and lead technical teams.
• Problem-solving capability with confidence to evaluate risks, tradeoffs, and present solution options to executive leadership.
• Ability to influence horizontally across multiple internal functional organizations.
• Skilled in interfacing with customers, partners, and managing joint-development projects.
• Ability to extract actionable plans from complex technical discussions and translate them into clear messaging for varied audiences.
• Agility in addressing business and technical changes throughout the program lifecycle, both internally and from a customer perspective.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Analytical, self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Proficient in MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, or Confluence for clear communication and coordination.
• 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 skills.
• Ability to network quickly and independently to align resources toward a common goal.
• Ability to support limited domestic travel.
• Previous experience in the semiconductor industry—specifically in New Product Development or Introduction.

Location

Austin, Texas. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

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