Program Manager

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•San Jose, CA

40d•Hybrid

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. We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager with deep expertise in AI/ML technologies to drive the development and delivery of AMD’s next-generation AI and machine learning solutions. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI—requiring strong technical fluency, analytical rigor, and the ability to navigate a complex, cross-functional organization. You will be instrumental in accelerating AMD’s AI strategy across silicon, software platforms, and customer engagements. THE ROLE: As a Technical Program Manager for AI/ML, you will partner with engineering, product management, and business teams to define and execute the roadmap for AMD’s AI/ML accelerator platforms and software ecosystems. You will manage end-to-end program execution from strategy through delivery, ensuring alignment between AMD’s AI product solutions and customer platform requirements. You are a self-directed leader who thrives in dynamic environments, can translate technical complexity into clear plans, and drives results across multiple teams and time zones. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate is a structured, detail-oriented problem solver. You excel at program leadership, communication, and risk management, and you thrive in a highly dynamic environment. You embrace an Agile mindset, adapt quickly to change, and inspire teams to deliver high-quality results on schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
8+ years of experience in software engineering, hardware engineering, systems engineering, or technical program/product management
3+ years of experience driving complex AI/ML technology programs or products from inception to delivery
Demonstrated ability to define strategic direction, identify opportunities for impact, and influence technical and business leadership
Strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts including model training, inference optimization, and ML development workflows
Experience operating independently across multiple teams and functions in a large, matrixed organization
Proven track record of executive-level communication and the ability to influence cross-functional leadership teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in large-scale systems
Experience establishing effective working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and partners in different time zones
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Phd is a plus
Formal project management education (PMP / Scrum Master) is a plus

Responsibilities

Define, plan, and drive end-to-end AI/ML product and platform programs from inception through delivery, ensuring on-time execution against roadmap milestones
Own cross-functional program execution across hardware, software, and AI/ML teams in a matrix organization, managing dependencies and resolving conflicts
Drive and influence technical and product strategy for AI/ML initiatives; proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and align stakeholders on priorities
Partner with silicon, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure AI/ML workload optimization across AMD’s GPU, CPU, and accelerator portfolio
Help define the long-term roadmap and strategy for AI/ML platform teams, identifying new opportunities for differentiation and customer impact
Design and track program metrics and KPIs to measure impact, drive accountability, and improve internal execution processes
Communicate program status, technical requirements, goals, and milestones to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
Collaborate with customer-facing teams to understand AI/ML platform requirements, translate them into engineering deliverables, and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle
Create and maintain program management artifacts including schedules, resource plans, risk/issue logs, and dashboards for recurring status reporting
Initiate process improvements across AI/ML development workflows to increase team velocity and program predictability