Technical Program Manager, Pre-Silicon Development

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AMD’s Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group is looking for a silicon savvy technical program leader in pre-Silicon program management organization for the exciting role of working with a team of senior program managers chartered to drive execution of key development programs from concept to tape out.   Pre-Silicon program management requires you to drive the execution of entire product stack where different deliverables are coming from different engineering teams/functions across AMD. These functions will include Product Planning requirements, Architecture definition, IP design/delivery, SoC Integration, Verification, and SW co-development. With keeping the big picture view of end-to-end program plan and execution, you should co-ordinate and iron-out dependencies among different engineering teams to make sure all the intermediary milestones are being met and execution remains on track. Success of the program will be defined as meeting or beating the scope, schedule and spend of the program.   THE PERSON: This person will be a hands-on program leader, partnering closely with engineering teams to drive execution of key portfolio of IPs across multiple SoC programs, while actively contributing to cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the program management team.   Able to communicate effectively at all levels, including presenting clear program status and insights to executive leadership. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead technical issues to resolution, adapt quickly in a dynamic environment, and collaborate seamlessly with global cross-functional teams.

Define, plan and drive projects and program plans based on management and senior technical guidance  Ensure programs follow their execution metrics and changes are tackled with agility and quick planning.  Has responsibility for projects or processes of significant technical importance and for results that cross engineering project areas  Drive key initiatives to improve program management effectiveness Craft and deploy processes for strong rigor/discipline to constantly uplevel the execution focus and efficiency. Lead and drive these process adoptions across the overall program management org. Create and maintain project management artifacts such as schedule, resource and resource forecast, risk and issues logs  Provide unique views of project status updates and facilitates cross development team dependencies and communications  Manage and handle escalations with a sense of urgency and proactive problem solving. Prepare and present program status reports to executive and highlighting risks, data for pros cons analysis of decision making. Drive cross functional alignment among different teams including the other program managers. Share best practices with other product program management organizations.

Experience demonstrating that they can perform complex work involving new or constantly changing difficult problems. Possesses a thorough knowledge of the principles of project management and can apply them effectively on small to large size projects  Exercises outstanding initiative, judgment, and decision-making ability in dealing