Senior Vendor Technology Program Manager
Core
Define and implement vendor qualification processes, validation, and performance metrics to enable high-performance computing and AI infrastructure components for AMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group.
Role type
Senior Vendor Technology Program Manager
Builds
Cloud-enabling server/rack solutions and high-performance computing components
Domain
Semiconductor / High-performance computing / Data center infrastructure
Required skills
Vendor qualification and validation, Cross-functional program management, Stakeholder alignment, Risk mitigation, Process improvement, Technical status reporting, Supply chain ecosystem enablement, Audit leadership, Contract alignment (SOW/SLA/NDA), KPI definition
Preferred skills
Server/Datacenter thermal module design, Optics technology management, Semiconductor industry experience, Mass production readiness, Executive communication, Multi-lingual communication, Data visualization tools (PowerBI), Project management tools (Jira/Confluence)
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Define and implement structured vendor processes for qualification and validation, Act as primary program liaison between AMD teams and vendors, Collaborate with architecture and design teams on technology assessment, Work with procurement and quality teams to align requirements with vendor capabilities, Lead vendor audits for NPI to MP readiness, Drive process improvements for fast time-to-market, Communicate technical status and risks to stakeholders, Enable robust component ecosystem and supply chain
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
