Technical Program Manager - Datacenter Deployment Tools and Services

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

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 a Technical Program Manager to lead the execution of AMD Datacenter Graphics hardware and software subsystem programs for CSP partners and enterprise customers. This role sits at the intersection of AI data center deployments, GPU platforms, virtualization, and customer enablement, owning programs from concept through execution. You will play a critical role in driving successful AI Data Center and GPU cluster deployments, ensuring validation, optimization, and alignment with customer and business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with AMD’s engineering, program, and customer teams to deliver industry-leading AI and compute solutions. THE PERSON You are comfortable operating in complex, system-level environments involving hardware, software, networking, and AI workloads. You thrive in cross-functional settings, can translate technical detail into actionable program plans, and confidently engage with both engineering teams and external customers. You bring a structured, detail-oriented mindset while maintaining the flexibility required to manage fast-moving AI and data center programs. You are proactive, collaborative, and able to independently drive programs to completion.

Requirements

Experience supporting datacenter GPU, graphics, and compute platforms in customer-facing environments
Strong understanding of server architecture, including remote management, network topologies, and graphics software/hardware subsystems
Proficiency with Linux installation, configuration, usage, and debugging
Experience working with virtualized environments and virtual machine setup and management
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal, written, and executive-level communication skills
Experience leading system-level, cross-functional technical programs
Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams, and dashboard-based reporting
Experience working in Agile development environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with datacenter GPU software stacks such as AMD ROCm™ and/or NVIDIA CUDA
Knowledge of distributed communication libraries and GPU-accelerated distributed memory systems
Understanding of high-performance fabrics for HPC and AI workloads
Experience supporting or managing AI/ML workloads, frameworks, and models
Familiarity with site reliability engineering (SRE) best practices
Advanced degree preferred
Formal Project Management training; PMP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and manage programs supporting AMD Instinct™ GPU products, including customer-facing AI, graphics, and compute deployments
Own end-to-end AI Data Center and GPU cluster programs, from planning and validation through customer enablement and execution
Provide strategic technical guidance to customers on server graphics, compute platforms, virtualization, and AI/ML workloads
Oversee development and deployment of datacenter GPU containers and software stacks for customer testing and validation
Collaborate with engineering teams to identify, track, and resolve technical issues across the product lifecycle
Ensure new software functionality aligns with customer requirements and program objectives
Define, plan, and drive program plans based on management and senior technical guidance
Develop and manage program schedules, staffing plans, and dependencies across multi-disciplinary teams
Maintain the Plan of Record (POR) and hold teams accountable for milestones and deliverables
Track action items, manage risks, and proactively mitigate issues impacting schedule, cost, or quality
Establish, enforce, and refine program management processes to improve operational efficiency
Communicate status, risks, and escalations clearly to AMD leadership and stakeholders
Represent programs in executive and engineering forums, providing concise and effective updates
Build and maintain program management artifacts including PORs, statements of work, schedules, budgets, scope, and KPIs
Incorporate customer feedback to guide internal teams and improve product and program outcomes