Program Management Director Job at AMD (San Jose)

Program Management Director

AMD

Location:
United States , San Jose

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

256000.00 - 384000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a senior leader to own and drive execution of largescale, technically complex programs that span AI systems, developer platforms, infrastructure, and external ecosystems. This role is responsible for delivering multi-quarter initiatives from concept through launch, while building and scaling a high-performing Technical Program Management organization. You will operate at the intersection of engineering, product, research, infrastructure, and external partners, bringing clarity, rigor, and accountability to some of the company's most critical technical programs.

Job Responsibility:

Own and drive execution of a portfolio of large, multi-quarter technical programs from planning through delivery
Define clear program goals, successful metrics, milestones, dependencies, and operating rhythms
Identify risks early and actively drive cross-team resolution and tradeoff decisions
Partner closely with engineering, product, research, infrastructure, and business teams
Align stakeholders across organizations and geographies around shared priorities and outcomes
Serve as a senior escalation point for complex execution and dependency challenges
Lead execution of initiatives spanning developer platforms, AI tooling, ecosystem integrations, and partner collaborations
Coordinate technical readiness, launch execution, and post-launch follow-through
Ensure programs deliver clear and measurable value to developers, partners, and end customers
Drive technically complex initiatives involving cloud infrastructure, AI systems, and performance-sensitive workloads
Coordinate across software, hardware, and partner teams to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions
Own execution for customer-facing and partner-facing technical programs
Act as a senior point of coordination during high-visibility external engagements
Ensure external commitments are realistic, well-scoped, and delivered with quality
Lead programs focused on AI performance, inference efficiency, kernel optimization, and system-level improvements
Partner deeply with technical teams to balance execution rigor with innovation velocity
Support open-source or external technical releases where applicable
Build, mentor, and scale a team of Technical Program Managers
Set clear expectations for ownership, execution discipline, communication, and technical depth
Develop future TPM leaders through coaching, feedback, and career development

Requirements:

12+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering, or systems leadership
Proven track record leading large, cross-functional, technically complex programs
Strong technical foundation in one or more of the following areas: AI/ML systems, Cloud or large-scale infrastructure, Performance engineering, Developer platforms or tooling
Experience working directly with senior engineering leadership, partners, and customers
Demonstrated people management and organizational leadership experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

Experience with AI inference, performance optimization, or distributed systems
Background working with developer ecosystems or open-source communities
Experience leading programs across multiple regions or time zones

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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