Sr. Project/Program Manager

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

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.  

THE ROLE:
The Operations Sr. Program Manager is a responsible for driving operational excellence and enabling scalable growth across the Compute & Enterprise AI (CEAI) organization. You will report to the Chief of Staff in the Compute & Enterprise AI Business Unit and oversee key organizational and workforce needs. This role ensures alignment between business strategy and operational delivery while optimizing workforce planning, financial efficiency, and resource utilization.

THE PERSON:
The successful candidate is a proactive and execution focused leader. She/he is skilled in developing and sustaining positive interpersonal relationships, with a consistent track record of influencing in a matrixed environment. The individual must be results driven with the ability to make decisions quickly and influence peers and high-level executives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Operations:

• Effectively work across all CEAI functional teams to align organizational operations with business strategy and objectives in support of strategic goals
• Oversee processes that support scalable growth and operational efficiency
• Develop effective partnerships and work collaboratively with business partners (HR, Fin, Legal, etc.)

Workforce Management:

• Lead workforce capacity and capability development including workforce planning, resource management, skill gap analysis and skill inventory, and technical development
• Lead hiring processes, including reporting, headcount tracking, requisition release, and regular reviews
• Oversee university relations, intern programs and onboarding for new hires
• Partner with the team to drive organizational and talent planning, return-to-office initiatives and workforce optimization strategies
• Implement project-based accounting processes to establish and maintain governance mechanisms for resource allocation, headcount management, and spend optimization across global sites

Facilities & Real Estate:

• Manage lab space allocation and usage across all AMD sites with a CEAI presence
• Coordinate real estate oversight & planning, including site budgeting, facilities coordination, employee engagement, and strategic communications specifically for our Met Center and Folsom locations

Compliance & Governance:

• Maintain insider trading list, customer facing certification and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
  Employee Engagement & Recognition:
• Manage awards programs, including Next 5%, GSA Award Submissions and Server Impact Award
• Collaborate with Communications and HR on developing on Teams Talks and Coaching Conversations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in organizational operations, workforce planning & compliance
• Proactive and execution focused
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A track record of creativity and innovation in solutions
• Skilled in developing and sustaining positive interpersonal relationships
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Action and results-orientation with the ability to make decisions quickly
• Demonstrated technical team/project and program leadership success
• Recent and thorough experience in the hi-tech industry; experience in the PC industry is highly desirable
• High level of proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and in data manipulation, analysis and presentation
• Undergraduate degree required, PMP preferred

LOCATION:
Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX or Longmont, CO

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

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