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ADVANCE THE WORLD.\nAt 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.\nWhether 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.\n THE ROLE\nAMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group (DPEG) - Vendor Technology Enablement Team is designing, developing, and delivering innovative technology infrastructure enabling the digital world. We create cloud-enabling server/rack solutions that help the world’s leading companies turn their ideas into reality. Our customers are future-focused and so are we, always a step ahead of the next challenge. As experts in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, we’re the bridge between problem and solution for the world’s leading OEM & ODM partners and cloud services providers. Our customers depend on us to solve their most complex server/rack design needs. Come and join our Data Center Platform Engineering Group where we are building amazing, powered products with amazing people.\nTHE PERSON\nAMD is seeking a results-driven Senior Vendor Technology Program Manager - Vendor Technology Enablement to shape the next generation of high-performance computing and AI infrastructure. As a member of the DPEG/VTE Team, you will define, champion, and enable/engaging existing and new partners/vendors in support of the Instinct roadmap and solutions. In this collaborative role you will engage with architects, design and systems engineers, component quality and reliability engineers, procurement, program and operations leaders, and external partners to deliver tested, qualified and approved and components needed in different Program milestones.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDefine and implement structured vendor processes qualification, validation, KPI/scorecards, and captured and drive lesson learn to asses vendor performance and capabilities. \nAct as the primary program liaison with AMD cross-functional teams to vendors, ensuring alignment on technical, business, schedule, and process requirements. \nCollaborate with current and future technology facing architecture and design teams. \nCollaborate with procurement, quality, and reliability teams to bridge AMD requirements with vendor capabilities for production execution. \nCollaborate with architecture and design team to identify, and assess optics technologies and work with vendors and internal teams to evaluate the technologies for alignment to the AMD product roadmap \nCommunicate clear product technical status, risk and mitigation strategies to internal and external stakeholders. \nEnable a robust component ecosystem, industry supply chain and NPI acceleration to identify early component risks. \nLead and participate vendor audit (onsite/virtual) for design and development process alignment and NPI to MP ramp readiness. \nWork in a dynamic and fast-paced product development environment \nDrive process improvements while executing fast time-to-market on products. \nCollaborate with Legal and Procurement teams to align vendor technical requirements, scope, performance with statement of work (SOW), service license agreement (SLA), general service agreement (GSA), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and AVL enablement and executions. \nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nDemonstrated ability to lead and sustain cross-functional and cross-organizational teams in a matrixed environment. \nExtensive experience managing complex technical programs; familiarity with server platforms, external third party vendor/supplier management, and Optics Technology concepts is a plus. \nHighly organized with strong attention to detail; skilled at prioritizing and balancing multiple work streams under tight deadlines. \nStrong problem-solving skills; capable of structuring complex analyses, extracting insights, and presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership. \nProven ability to manage schedules, risks, requirements, escalations, and stakeholder management and communications effectively. \nDeep knowledge of productivity and project management tools (AI Application, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite) \nExperience working with data visualization/reporting tools (e.g. PowerBI). \nPreferred Experience\nServer or Datacenter thermal module design, debug, and test experience a plus.\nExperience in Optics technology and managing Optics suppliers/OEMs.\nSemiconductor or high-performance computing industry experience. \nFamiliarity with vendor qualification processes and mass production readiness. \nProven track record of leading technical teams through complex problem-solving scenarios and interacting with executive leadership. \nGood communication skills (Written and Verbal) in English, multi-lingual is a plus. \nAbility to work in a team environment (internal/external stakeholders). \nExperienced working with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams \nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelor/Masters, in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.\nLOCATIONS: Markham, Ontario, CA\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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.\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nTHE ROLE\nAMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group (DPEG) - Vendor Technology Enablement Team is designing, developing, and delivering innovative technology infrastructure enabling the digital world. We create cloud-enabling server/rack solutions that help the world’s leading companies turn their ideas into reality. Our customers are future-focused and so are we, always a step ahead of the next challenge. As experts in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, we’re the bridge between problem and solution for the world’s leading OEM & ODM partners and cloud services providers. Our customers depend on us to solve their most complex server/rack design needs. Come and join our Data Center Platform Engineering Group where we are building amazing, powered products with amazing people.\nTHE PERSON\nAMD is seeking a results-driven Senior Vendor Technology Program Manager - Vendor Technology Enablement to shape the next generation of high-performance computing and AI infrastructure. As a member of the DPEG/VTE Team, you will define, champion, and enable/engaging existing and new partners/vendors in support of the Instinct roadmap and solutions. In this collaborative role you will engage with architects, design and systems engineers, component quality and reliability engineers, procurement, program and operations leaders, and external partners to deliver tested, qualified and approved and components needed in different Program milestones.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDefine and implement structured vendor processes qualification, validation, KPI/scorecards, and captured and drive lesson learn to asses vendor performance and capabilities. \nAct as the primary program liaison with AMD cross-functional teams to vendors, ensuring alignment on technical, business, schedule, and process requirements. \nCollaborate with current and future technology facing architecture and design teams. \nCollaborate with procurement, quality, and reliability teams to bridge AMD requirements with vendor capabilities for production execution. \nCollaborate with architecture and design team to identify, and assess optics technologies and work with vendors and internal teams to evaluate the technologies for alignment to the AMD product roadmap \nCommunicate clear product technical status, risk and mitigation strategies to internal and external stakeholders. \nEnable a robust component ecosystem, industry supply chain and NPI acceleration to identify early component risks. \nLead and participate vendor audit (onsite/virtual) for design and development process alignment and NPI to MP ramp readiness. \nWork in a dynamic and fast-paced product development environment \nDrive process improvements while executing fast time-to-market on products. \nCollaborate with Legal and Procurement teams to align vendor technical requirements, scope, performance with statement of work (SOW), service license agreement (SLA), general service agreement (GSA), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and AVL enablement and executions. \nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nDemonstrated ability to lead and sustain cross-functional and cross-organizational teams in a matrixed environment. \nExtensive experience managing complex technical programs; familiarity with server platforms, external third party vendor/supplier management, and Optics Technology concepts is a plus. \nHighly organized with strong attention to detail; skilled at prioritizing and balancing multiple work streams under tight deadlines. \nStrong problem-solving skills; capable of structuring complex analyses, extracting insights, and presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership. \nProven ability to manage schedules, risks, requirements, escalations, and stakeholder management and communications effectively. \nDeep knowledge of productivity and project management tools (AI Application, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite) \nExperience working with data visualization/reporting tools (e.g. PowerBI). \nPreferred Experience\nServer or Datacenter thermal module design, debug, and test experience a plus.\nExperience in Optics technology and managing Optics suppliers/OEMs.\nSemiconductor or high-performance computing industry experience. \nFamiliarity with vendor qualification processes and mass production readiness. \nProven track record of leading technical teams through complex problem-solving scenarios and interacting with executive leadership. \nGood communication skills (Written and Verbal) in English, multi-lingual is a plus. \nAbility to work in a team environment (internal/external stakeholders). \nExperienced working with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams \nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelor/Masters, in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.\nLOCATIONS: Markham, Ontario, CA\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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