Senior Manager, Customer Operations

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•San Jose, CA

3d•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. Senior Manager, Customer Operations leads a team responsible for managing end-to-end operational activities between AMD and its customers. This role builds and maintains strong, sustained relationships across both customer and AMD organizations at operational and management levels. Leveraging these partnerships, the Senior Manager ensures alignment of expectations, drives continuous improvement in operational processes, and effectively resolves issues related to orders, supply, delivery, forecasting, and other key operational areas. In addition, this leader manages and develops a high-performing team to achieve organizational objectives. The Senior Manager is responsible for coaching and developing employees, while also establishing and tracking performance metrics to continuously improve team effectiveness and operational outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Extensive related industry experience with demonstrated semiconductor expertise
Substantial managerial experience
History of utilizing AI tools and driving adoption amongst team required
Ability to create tools using Power Query preferred
Solid managerial skills & project management experience
Possess understanding of business strategy and the ability to identify areas for process improvement
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement solutions
Ability to write executive communications
Strong oral and presentation skills, and can discuss operational concept with customer, management and team
Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills
Ability to manage conflict internally and externally
Experience in developing and strengthening customer relationships
Strong analytical skills required, with the ability to manage cross functional dependencies
Minimal travel may be required
Ability to deal with uncertainty
Takes mentoring role providing feedback and coaching

Responsibilities

Manage customer-facing team which is responsible for all operational aspects between AMD and its customer
Identify and manage key internal and external strategic relationships at multiple levels of management to ensure business continuity
Drive projects and processes of identified importance within the organization and provide consultative advice to management, including business partners
Build consensus within team and help to remove obstacles for employees
Develop self and team, provide the tools and training to achieve goals, support career planning, and to enhance the organization’s capability
Mentor and coach team to proliferate knowledge and strive to close any gaps
Enable effective and efficient service through operational excellence and customer collaboration
Provide leadership and collect feedback in the implementation of new processes in support of the strategy
Engage with customers through quarterly business reviews and operational meetings
Provide guidance and support on operational issue resolution
Support customer operations through a high-level understanding of business processes and procedures