POSTED Apr 17

Sr. Program Manager

at AMD ⋅ CALGARY, Canada

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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

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THE ROLE: 

As program manager in AMD’s AIG AI SW Framework team, you will drive end-to-end delivery of leading-edge AI SW technology stack focusing on AMD GPU platforms. You will interact with product management, customers, software and hardware engineering teams, quality assurance and operations in a new and growing team.

THE PERSON: 

The successful candidate in this role will be a self-starter, self-motivated, upbeat, quick learner who is passionate about new technology in addition to being results-oriented and able to get things done. They will be able to resolve ambiguity and adapt to changes in a dynamic environment. Drawing on their engineering background and proven experience in delivering software, the ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can engage with key partners at all levels, from driving technical discussions to leading executive program reviews.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Work closely with engineering managers, software developers, and product managers to drive project planning and execution of multiple dynamic software development projects.
Defines, comprehensive plans and drives projects and program plans based on management and senior technical mentorship
Scope technical feasibility of new Products by clarifying and analyzing requirements with SW/HW Architects, Technical Leads and SW Engineers
Develop SW program schedule by considering various Driver, SW Stack components and HW/FW dependencies, negotiate and build a Staffing Plan that supports the schedule
Driving the development and execution of project plans and schedules; to develop and improve processes for project tracking and risk mitigation.
Delivering on all assigned program commitments from inception through execution
Delivering assigned program(s) within POR schedule, budget, and scope
Acting as a key liaison between DEV and other partners on all matters pertaining to successful project execution
Ownership of resource tracking, status reporting and issue messaging to key partners, including senior executives and customers.
Prepare and deliver project status updates and reviews to key internal partners
Investigate technical aspects of the program: help drive details in compiler, runtime, and tools software development teams.
Lead across several functional organizations, including business units, other engineering organizations, and finance/operations.
Working hand-in-hand with engineering counterparts across the global sites to plan/align operational efficiencies

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

Project Management industry experience leading large and complex SW products
Hands on experience on agile process
Strong presentation and leadership skills; with ability to lead technical discussions
Strong inter-personal skills
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Experience in leading sophisticated, interrelated projects, programs, and functions
Phenomenal teammate with a dedication to meeting deadlines and an aptitude to thrive in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
Experience working with customers is an asset
Experience program running Linux and Windows based products is a plus. Experience using tools such as JIRA, JAMA, Confluence, SharePoint, MS-Project 2019, Jenkins & Robot Frameworks
Experience with AI/ML strongly desired
Experience in Virtualization frameworks (Linux KVM, etc.) is desired Experience in Containerization frameworks (Docker etc.)
Software development experience
PMP certification is highly desirable

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Electrical Engineering
Formal Project Management education, PMP certified

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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.

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