AMD · 10 hours ago
Director, Technical Program Management - Software
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveAMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. The Director of Technical Program Management will lead strategic initiatives within the Networking Technology and Solutions Group, ensuring alignment with business objectives and overseeing complex engineering programs.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and governance for multiple, concurrent programs and portfolios based on executive and senior technical guidance
Define program vision, success metrics, and execution frameworks that align Software engineering delivery with business and product strategy
Partner with SW/HW Architects, Technical Leads, and Engineering leadership to scope technical feasibility, clarify requirements, and assess tradeoffs for new products and initiatives
Oversee development of integrated program schedules that account for driver, software stack, hardware, and firmware dependencies, and ensure appropriate resourcing and prioritization across teams
Establish and maintain best-in-class program management artifacts including plans of record, statements of work, timelines, budgets, scope, performance metrics, and quality KPIs
Ensure excellence in capacity planning, resource allocation, and dependency management across organizations
Lead proactive risk management at the portfolio level, identifying systemic risks, mitigation strategies, and cost-avoidance opportunities
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary interface to senior executives, providing clear communication, escalation, and decision support across Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Engineering organizations
Drive continuous improvement in program management processes, tools, and operating cadence across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Strong relevant Software experience
You are comfortable with a multi-project, fast paced environment
Experience driving technical programs with customers, especially large Cloud providers
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex discussions into clear action plans and executive-level communications
Proven executive communication skills with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders
Highly analytical, self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven leadership style
Exceptional interpersonal and people-leadership skills, including experience leading and mentoring program managers
Experience operating in high-pressure environments with competing priorities and aggressive delivery timelines
Advanced experience with Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, and Excel
Deep experience with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies
Working experience or strong familiarity with software development components (compilers, libraries, tools, QA), lifecycle management, and Linux-based environments
Strong expertise in requirements management, documentation management, and defect management at scale
Benefits
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Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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