Technical Program Manager, Cluster Build

Amd

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Work type: On-site
Location: TX
Salary: $185,600–$278,400 / yr
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Sep 1, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k

This role $232k

$137k most similar roles pay here $294k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $168,500–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $232k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,400–$249,600 across 367 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager, Cluster Build

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Technical Program Manager - Cluster Build serves as the technical program leader for large-scale compute cluster bring-up, managing the lifecycle from initial concept and planning through final delivery. This role involves leading cross-functional teams across hardware, infrastructure, software, firmware, and validation to ensure operational clusters are delivered on schedule. The individual will be responsible for assessing technical feasibility, developing integrated program schedules, and coordinating complex debug and triage efforts to resolve root causes. Key responsibilities include managing project plans, tracking performance metrics via dashboards, and driving process improvements. Required skills include strong analytical problem-solving, risk management, and the ability to navigate matrixed organizations. The role specifically addresses the technical challenges of AI/HPC cluster builds using tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence while ensuring seamless integration across various engineering and product management departments.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn?

Median $193000 from 169 postings across 37 companies.

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Skills

AI HPC Cluster Build Hardware Firmware Infrastructure Validation Agile Jira Confluence Microsoft Project Microsoft Office Suite PMP Scrum Master Project Management

What you'll do

Lead the end-to-end cluster bring-up process from initial concept and planning through final operational handoff.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, infrastructure, software, firmware, and validation to ensure timely delivery.
Assess technical feasibility and define requirements by partnering with architects and engineering leads.
Develop integrated program schedules that account for complex hardware, firmware, and infrastructure dependencies.
Lead cross-functional triage and root-cause investigations to resolve technical issues during the bring-up phase.
Create and manage comprehensive project plans including statements of work, budgets, and performance KPIs.
Provide executive visibility into project status while proactively identifying and mitigating risks to protect schedules.
Drive continuous improvement of bring-up processes and tools to increase operational efficiency and throughput.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Formal project management education and PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification/training.
Experience with AI/HPC cluster builds.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams through complex hardware and software programs.
Experience leading cross-functional debug, triage, and root-cause investigation activities.
Proficiency with project tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience working within Agile development environments.
People-management experience is desirable.

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