AMD · 4 hours ago
Director, Technical Program Management
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$236K/yr - $354K/yrAMD is a company dedicated to building products that enhance next-generation computing experiences. The Director, Technical Program Management will oversee the delivery of advanced networking architecture, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project execution.
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Responsibilities
Own delivery of complex silicon multi-year platforms spanning architecture, design, verification, validation, manufacturing and productization
Lead cross-functionally, collaborating with engineering managers, ASIC/hardware/software developers, and product managers to drive the planning and execution of multiple dynamic silicon development projects
Define, plan, and execute projects and program plans based on management guidance and senior technical mentorship
Assess the technical feasibility of new products by clarifying and analyzing requirements with software/hardware architects, technical leads, and engineers
Develop program schedules, considering various silicon development process and hardware/firmware dependencies, and build staffing plans to support the timeline
Participate in creating project plans and schedules; develop and improve processes for tracking projects and risk mitigation
Deliver on all assigned program commitments from inception through execution within schedule, budget, and scope
Act as a critical liaison between R&D and other partners for successful project execution
Own resource tracking, status reporting, and issue communication to key partners, including senior executives and customers
Prepare and deliver project status updates and reviews to internal stakeholders
Investigate technical aspects of the program and drive details within silicon design process: RTL design, verification, pre and post silicon validation. Power, performance, area tradeoff
Lead across cross-functional teams, including business units, engineering organizations, and finance/operations
Collaborate closely with engineering counterparts across global sites to plan and align operational efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering
Proactive, enthusiastic, and quick-learning individual passionate about emerging technologies
Results-driven, adaptable problem-solver
Exceptional communication skills, engaging with key stakeholders at all levels
Deep silicon domain knowledge
Proven experience driving execution at scale
Ability to influence senior technical leadership
Experience managing interdependencies across multiple organizations and product lines
Own delivery of complex silicon multi-year platforms spanning architecture, design, verification, validation, manufacturing and productization
Lead cross-functionally, collaborating with engineering managers, ASIC/hardware/software developers, and product managers
Define, plan, and execute projects and program plans based on management guidance and senior technical mentorship
Assess the technical feasibility of new products by clarifying and analyzing requirements with software/hardware architects, technical leads, and engineers
Develop program schedules, considering various silicon development process and hardware/firmware dependencies
Build staffing plans to support the timeline
Participate in creating project plans and schedules; develop and improve processes for tracking projects and risk mitigation
Deliver on all assigned program commitments from inception through execution within schedule, budget, and scope
Act as a critical liaison between R&D and other partners for successful project execution
Own resource tracking, status reporting, and issue communication to key partners, including senior executives and customers
Prepare and deliver project status updates and reviews to internal stakeholders
Investigate technical aspects of the program and drive details within silicon design process: RTL design, verification, pre and post silicon validation
Lead across cross-functional teams, including business units, engineering organizations, and finance/operations
Collaborate closely with engineering counterparts across global sites to plan and align operational efficiencies
Maintain deep awareness of silicon development flows, including SoC architecture and microarchitecture, RTL design and integration, functional and performance verification, emulation, prototyping, and post-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, yield learning, and product qualification
Track and manage PPA (Power, Performance, Area) targets and key technical milestones
Ensure tape-out readiness and risk mitigation across all functional areas
Establish and enforce program governance models, milestone reviews, and escalation paths
Define and monitor execution metrics, dashboards, and health indicators
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of silicon program management best practices across the organization
Provide concise, data-driven program updates to VP- and SVP-level leadership
Communicate risks, mitigation strategies, and execution trade-offs clearly and proactively
Represent program execution status in executive, customer, and partner reviews as needed
Preferred
Familiarity with silicon design process
Experience in silicon design, verification, validation development preferred
Excellent presentation and leadership skills, able to lead technical discussions
Strong interpersonal skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience leading complex, interrelated projects, programs, and functions
Outstanding team player, dedicated to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
Customer-facing and prior engineering experience is a plus
Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Excel and MS Office
Knowledge of software development cycle and platform development is a plus
Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams
Strong background in program management
Benefits
AMD benefits at a glance.
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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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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CTO and EVP
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