Program Manager 2 / Substrates Strategy
About The Position
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. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: As a Program Manager on AMD’s Substrates Strategy Team, you will play a critical role in shaping the capacity strategy that enables AMD’s next generation of high-performance products. In this highly visible role, you will drive strategic planning and execution of substrate capacity programs, working at the intersection of technology development, manufacturing, and supplier ecosystems. You will partner closely with internal engineering teams, external suppliers, and manufacturing stakeholders to align technology roadmaps with long-term capacity, cost, and capability needs. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, collaborate with global teams, and contribute directly to AMD’s technology leadership. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate is a proactive and organized program leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. You are able to navigate ambiguity, build strong relationships across teams and organizations, and communicate effectively at both technical and leadership levels. You bring a collaborative mindset, a sense of ownership, and the ability to understand and translate complex technical concepts into actionable program plans.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of advanced packaging or substrate technologies and related supply chains.
- Experience working with global, cross-functional teams and external suppliers in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-impact, cross-functional programs that support AMD’s long-term substrate capacity and technology strategy.
- Plan and enable supplier capacity to meet AMD demand and evolving technology requirements, ensuring alignment across schedules, deliverables, and execution plans.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers on mid- to long-term strategy, influencing supplier leadership to align with AMD business and technology needs.
- Develop a deep understanding of supplier capabilities, constraints, and investment considerations to support strategic decision-making.
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement of business processes, tools, and frameworks to enhance problem-solving and execution efficiency.
- Lead and align a matrixed, global team, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and progress toward program objectives.
- Develop dashboards, track performance against key metrics, and communicate status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and management.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
