Sr. Program Manager (Firmware)

Job title:

Sr. Program Manager (Firmware)

Company

Advanced Micro Devices

Job description

Job Description:WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGWe 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.AMD together we advance_THE ROLE:In this high-profile role, you will be the overall program leader for key engineering initiatives from concept to execution. You will work across all of engineering and business to meet overall initiative and/or product objectives.THE PERSON:The right candidate will demonstrate very strong knowledge and execution of technical program management, an outstanding track record of delivering sophisticated firmware programs, and experience with Firmware models. Any prior software or firmware development experience will be a strong asset to have.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position focuses on all aspects of the lifecycle of AMD Platform Firmware for AMD products, from pre-silicon roadmap planning to post-silicon execution, leading to production release.
• Strong technical program management of various functional teams, influencing and supervising the overall Firmware workflows, ensuring qualification of all firmware deliverables, and forging positive relationships with Architecture, Development and Business Unit Engineering teams play a large part to succeed in the role.
• A passion for crafting detailed plans and working with a diverse team of development engineers, program managers and product managers is required for this highly visible role. Working within very tight timelines and aggressive schedules should be expected, and will rely heavily on a well-developed, managed and executed program plan.
• You will deliver results in an effective and timely manner, but also explore the opportunities implement improvements for future products and technologies.
• Demonstrating use of standard project artifacts including plan of record, statement of work, project/program charter, budget, scope, performance tracking and quality metrics will be critical to success. Excellence in resource planning and capacity analysis is a must.
• The successful candidate must also plan for risks in the development path, identify prevention methods, and address them to save on engineering costs.
• Being comfortable working with senior executives is a hard requirement. You must address the needs and requirements called upon from AMD’s Software Engineering, Product Management and Customer Engineering organizations.
• Strong documentation and communication skills will be called upon frequently, especially in delivering streamlined, clear and concise information to functional managers and executives.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Multiple years of proven Project & Program Management experience in dynamic and competitive industry, particularly within Firmware/Software Development or Engineering based organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Horizontal leadership/Matrix management experience is required. People management is desirable.
• Flexible working schedule to manage global program execution team (Asia and North America emphasis). Opportunities to work from home are available and may/will be required.
• Familiarity with the Semiconductor industry, especially the various functions of graphics firmware, UEFI and platform hardware.
• Agile development and PMP Certification is a bonus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Masters or bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

#LI-TB1#LI-HybridBenefits offered are described: .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.

Expected salary

Location

Markham, ON

Job date

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:03:48 GMT

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