Program Manager, Optics Enablement

Responsibilities

• Own milestone planning and attainment, including building integrated program plans and tracking execution, resources, and spend.
• Apply project management best practices regarding scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change control to lead programs from concept to closure.
• Develop executive-ready dashboards and management reports to align Engineering and suppliers on throughput, yield targets, and qualification requests.
• Drive planning rigor by maintaining clean data, auditing assumptions, and ensuring all commitments are met on time.
• Identify and implement process improvements and scalable tools to strengthen the capacity footprint and improve decision-making visibility.
• Proactively surface risks and develop mitigation options, driving closure through the full project lifecycle.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify gaps early and manage timely escalations when program health is at risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Experience in the semiconductor or optics field.
• Background working with manufacturing partners such as OSATs, foundries, or substrate manufacturers.
• Experience in matrix management or horizontal leadership.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment in complex, dynamic ecosystems.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills for interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

About the Company

AMD is on a mission to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers to PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we push the limits of technology to solve the world’s most important challenges.