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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Technical Validation Program Manager - **Company:** Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $162,640.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, Collaborative Software, Computer Engineering, Microsoft Office, Scrum Methodology - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87118565/1 ## About the Role * Detailoriented with a strong sense of accountability for shared outcomes * Strong organizational, problemsolving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills * Ability to build effective working relationships and contribute both independently and as part of a team * Experience involving team members in planning, decisionmaking, and execution * Experience mentoring, coaching, or influencing others is a plus * Comfort communicating with a variety of stakeholders, including senior leaders * Experience working in matrixed or crossfunctional environments * Background in technical program management and customer or stakeholder relationship management * Collaborative approach to problem solving and risk mitigation with Engineering, Program/Project Management, Business Units, Product Management, and external partners * Experience with project management and collaboration tools (such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, or similar platforms) Academic Credentials * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * Formal project management training or handson experience; certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master are a plus ## Description We are seeking a Program Manager with strong analytical, problemsolving, and riskmanagement skills to support successful customer program launches. This role works closely with crossfunctional teams to plan and deliver complex programs in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate can balance independent work with collaboration and thrives in evolving, multistakeholder ecosystems., As a Program Manager, you will partner with crossfunctional teams to manage customer programs and portfolios, develop a strong understanding of customer platforms and solutions, and translate customer needs into clear, actionable plans. You will help align product solutions with customer platforms and support a positive customer experience throughout the product lifecycle., * Define, plan, and manage projects and program plans with guidance from management and senior technical stakeholders * Apply project management principles effectively across small to large, crossfunctional initiatives * Lead programs of technical and organizational significance that span multiple engineering and business teams * Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, or ways of working * Create and maintain program artifacts such as schedules, resource plans and forecasts, risk and issue logs * Communicate project status clearly and consistently, helping teams understand dependencies and priorities * Identify risks and issues throughout the program lifecycle and work collaboratively to develop mitigation or action plans * Collaborate with core and execution teams to surface concerns, escalate when appropriate, and support corrective actions * Collect, analyze, and share program performance data through dashboards and recurring status updates, AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. 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