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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
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The Technical Program Manager - Cluster Build serves as the accountable leader for large-scale compute cluster bring-up from concept through delivery. Working within a complex engineering organization, you will lead cross-functional teams across hardware, infrastructure, software, firmware, and validation to transform build plans into operational environments. Key responsibilities include assessing technical feasibility, developing integrated program schedules, and leading debug triage and root-cause investigations. You will manage statements of work, budgets, and performance KPIs while providing executive visibility into status. The role requires proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and the Microsoft Office Suite. You must navigate the technical challenges of AI and high-performance computing cluster builds, ensuring predictable, on-time delivery of business-critical infrastructure through horizontal leadership and proactive risk mitigation.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 282 postings across 45 companies.
Lead the end-to-end cluster bring-up process from initial concept and planning through to final operational delivery.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, infrastructure, software, firmware, and validation to meet program objectives.
Assess technical feasibility and sequence dependencies by partnering with architects and engineering leads to clarify requirements.
Develop integrated program schedules that align hardware, firmware, software, and infrastructure milestones.
Lead debug and issue resolution by triaging problems, coordinating root-cause investigations, and tracking corrective actions to closure.
Create and execute comprehensive program plans including statements of work, budgets, and performance KPIs.
Identify lifecycle risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect schedules and optimize engineering resources.
Publish bring-up performance data through dashboards and recurring status reviews to provide executive visibility.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
Formal project management education and PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification/training.
Proven track record of delivering complex hardware and software programs in matrixed organizations.
Experience with AI/HPC Cluster Builds (preferred).
Experience working within Agile development environments (preferred).
People-management experience is desirable (preferred).
Strong proficiency with project and productivity tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
Software Development Lifecycle
AI-assisted code development
Jira
Confluence
Microsoft Office Suite
Firmware
Hardware
Manufacturing
PMP
Scrum Master
Program Management
risk-management
Software Design Principles