THE ROLE:

In this high-profile role, as Senior Engineering Program Manager, you will lead a multi-national, multi-discipline engineering team responsible for key engineering initiatives from concept to execution for next generation AMD client platform solutions.

THE PERSON:

The right candidate will have solid knowledge of technical program management, an outstanding track record of delivering sophisticated software/hardware programs, from Concept through Customer Ship, utilizing large, matrixed teams to plan and execute system level products. You will have a deep understanding of the technical challenges related to computing system solutions, which includes the interaction of silicon, platform, firmware and software elements. You are energized by working in a fast-paced technical organization and multi-site environment. You like to make a difference in the industry and are passionate about collaborating with business and engineering teams and our customers to find unique solutions to tough problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The System Engineering Program Manager owns planning and driving the execution of platform-solution engineering functions to enable best in class customer solutions
• Drives alignment between AMD business unit product deliverables and customer platforms to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction and quality throughout the product lifecycle
• Engages with technical and business leadership teams to understand and document program scope, establish integrated schedules, assess and manage program progress, risks, mitigation, and manage resource & budget plans. Manage end to end validation and platform execution
• Represents the Client Systems Engineering organization in corporate planning and execution forums, including presentations to Senior VP's and executive staff
• Supports the customer-facing engineering and business teams to set product maturity and schedule expectations, oversee the development and distribution of documented product collateral, and resolve issues
• Develops and shares best-in-class processes to streamline and grow the organization to meet new challenges
• Engages with geographically distributed technical teams, works collaboratively and coordinates the activities

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Has driven product development with hardware platforms and related software ecosystem. Specific experience with x86 SOC products, firmware and PC industry suppliers/OEMs is preferred
• Breadth knowledge of x86 CPU/SoC/Chipset/Graphics architecture, firmware and experience in functional, electrical, power-performance or security pre- and post- silicon validation
• Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly and to lead and manage technical teams
• Problem solving capability with confidence to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to executive leadership
• Ability to influence horizontally across multiple internal functional organizations
• Skilled in interfacing with customers, partners and in managing joint-development projects
• Ability to understand and extract action plans from complex technical discussions and translate into crisp messaging tailored for varied targeted audiences
• Ability to nimbly address business and technical changes throughout the program lifecycle both from an internal and customer perspective
• Familiarity with budgeting, resource allocation, and long-range planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication and executive level presentation skills
• Analytical, self-motivated, organized, detailed-oriented and results-oriented
• Seasoned in leveraging MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams or Confluence for clear communications and coordination of work.
• Familiarity with JAMA, JIRA and similar Systems Engineering requirements management and defect tracking tools.
• Experience with Agile software and project development methodologies preferred
• Proactive with demonstrated creative, situational and critical thinking problem solving.
• Ability to network quickly and independently to align resources towards a common goal.
• Ability to support limited domestic and international travel
• >10 Years Program Management Experience, and >15 years overall relevant experience in Semiconductor Industry, specifically New Product Development or Introduction

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, Masters in Business Administration or PMI PMP® Certification is a plus

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