Program Manager, Optics Enablement

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are in search of an experienced program manager with strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills. Ability to work efficiently and manage effective relationships in a cross-functional organization to meet commitments for successful customer program launches. Must be self-directed and work in complex and dynamic ecosystems. As a Program Manager (Optics Enablement), you will own critical initiatives across AMD’s extended supply chain - driving supplier capacity expansions, enabling new manufacturing capabilities, and ensuring internal teams (Procurement, Production Operations, and Engineering) are aligned on priorities, scope, and schedules. You bring a strong bias for action and use structured, data-driven problem solving to navigate ambiguity, remove blockers, and deliver measurable outcomes for factory readiness and product launches. You influence effectively in a matrixed environment, communicate clearly at all levels, and resolve cross-functional conflicts by driving alignment - escalating only when necessary.

Requirements

Strong experience in semiconductor and/or optics field
Proven background working with manufacturing partners such as suppliers, substrate manufacturers, OSATs and foundry partners
Detailed oriented, self-driven with a strong sense of pride and ownership.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build relationships and work effectively as a self-starter and as part of a team
Proactively involve team members in planning, decision-making and execution efforts
Horizontal leadership/Matrix management experience
Collaborate in problem solving and mitigating risks with Engineering, Program/Project Management, Business Units and Product Management - both internal and external
Good communication, problem-solving, collaboration, interpersonal, and quantitative skills
Proficiency in using standard analytics tools (MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power BI, etc.)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Own milestone planning and attainment; build and maintain the integrated program plan; track execution, resources, and spend; and deliver clear status reporting against schedule, budget, and prioritization methodology.
Apply project management best practices (scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change control) to lead small to large programs from concept through closure.
Develop executive-ready dashboards and management reports; partner with Operations management on priority setting; and align Engineering and suppliers on throughput expectations and output forecasts, yield targets, and qualification requests to improve supply.
Drive planning rigor and execution discipline by maintaining clean data, auditing key assumptions, and ensuring commitments are met on time.
Identify and drive process improvements that strengthen the capacity footprint; design and implement scalable tools, reports, and operating mechanisms that improve visibility and decision-making.
Proactively surface issues and risks; develop mitigation options with owners and due dates; and drive closure through the full project lifecycle.
Partner with extended and execution teams to spot gaps early, drive corrective actions, and manage timely escalations when program health is at risk.