Sr. Director, Program Management -Data Center GPU Validation
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- US,TX,Austin
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
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- Experience
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- Category
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Skills
Nice to have
- Extensive program-management experience within the semiconductor, enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, or high-performance computing industries.
- Proven success delivering complex SoC, server, GPU, platform, or cluster programs from definition through production.
- Experience with AI/ML accelerators, Data Center GPUs, HPC systems, or large-scale computing infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of silicon, hardware, firmware, software, system, and cluster-level integration.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, globally distributed, cross-functional organizations.
- Experience leading Directors, Sr Managers, Senior Program Managers, Managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong command of program planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, resource alignment, and executive governance.
- Proven ability to create clarity and drive decisions in highly complex and ambiguous environments.
- Track record of improving execution methodologies, operating models, and organizational scalability.
- Exceptional executive communication, influencing, negotiation, and cross functional Director, Sr. Directors, CVP & SVP stakeholder management skills
- Experience engaging with strategic customers and managing high-priority escalations.
- Ability to balance technical risk, schedule, quality, resources, and customer commitments.
Full description
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
THE TEAM:
AMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI-based Graphic Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experience, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. If this resonates with you, come and join our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people
THE ROLE
You will join AMD’s Graphics Data Center and Accelerated Processing Validation organization, reporting to the Corporate Vice President of SoC/System Validation. In this highly visible role, you will lead program management for system and platform validation of AMD’s next-generation AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing products. You will drive execution across the full product lifecycle—from SoC planning and pre-silicon readiness through silicon bring-up, system integration, production qualification, and customer deployment. You will partner closely with Silicon Design and Architecture, Firmware, Software, Networking, Platform, Cluster, Manufacturing, and Business teams to deliver complex products at scale. This role requires a seasoned leader who can translate strategy into execution, establish clear ownership and operate mechanisms, anticipate risks, and drive timely decisions across a large global organization. You will have the opportunity to influence AMD’s rapidly growing Data Center GPU business, lead organizational changes, and engage regularly with senior executives and strategic customers.
THE PERSON
You are an accomplished program-management leader with experience delivering complex silicon, systems, or large-scale computing platforms. You combine strong technical understanding with disciplined execution, executive communication, and organizational leadership. You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and are skilled at aligning diverse engineering and business teams around clear priorities and measurable outcomes. You are a change leader who develops talent, improves operating models, and creates accountability across organizational boundaries.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end-to-end program planning and execution for Data Center GPU system and platform validation.