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.Senior Program Manager – Physical AI

Role Overview

The AI Senior Program Manager leads end‑to‑end execution of AI programs—from concept through deployment—working cross‑functionally with engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders. This role requires a strong blend of technical AI understanding, strategic planning, and program leadership to deliver high‑impact AI/ML initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead AI/ML programs spanning software, platform, embedded systems, or applied AI use cases.
• Define program scope, milestones, timelines, budgets, and governance frameworks.
• Drive execution from inception to completion; manage risks, dependencies, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Translate business goals into AI delivery roadmaps and ensure measurable outcomes.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, product, data science, operations, legal, customer teams, and leadership.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, program updates, and decision‑making forums.
• Serve as the primary interface with internal and external stakeholders; represent the program in reviews and customer settings.

AI Technology Oversight

• Work closely with AI/ML engineering teams to deliver features, models, and AI platform capabilities.
• Support model lifecycle, data governance, and MLOps processes (monitoring, retraining, version control).
• Stay updated on GenAI, LLMs, toolchains, and AI development workflows to guide roadmap decisions.

Operational Excellence

• Track KPIs related to program performance, model adoption, and business impact.
• Prepare program financial reports, forecasts, release plans, and compliance documentation.
• Drive change management across engineering and business teams.

Team & Talent Guidance

• Mentor AI engineers, data scientists, and PMO contributors; build high‑performing cross‑functional delivery teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• 12+ years of program management experience, with at least 3–5 years in AI/ML programs or technical program management.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder AI/ML programs at scale.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies:
  ML model development & deployment
  Predictive analytics, NLP, computer vision, generative AI
  Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in embedded systems, IoT, or edge AI (relevant to AMD use cases).
• Hands‑on proficiency with AI/ML pipelines, data tooling, or Python/Databricks.
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Prior experience with AI platform productization or enterprise-scale deployments.

Success Traits

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to influence without authority across engineering and business teams.

Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.