Overview WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD our mission is 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 believe real progress comes from bold ideas human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary When you join AMD you ll discover the real differentiator is our culture We push the limits of innovation to solve the world s most important challenges striving for execution excellence while being direct humble collaborative and inclusive of diverse perspectives Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond Together we advance your career Responsibilities PROGRAM MANAGER - Pre-Silicon Platform Emulation THE ROLE As Pre-Silicon Platform Emulation Program Manager in Embedded Group you will have the opportunity to manage end to end ownership of overall Pre-Silicon Emulation programs for all embedded products By managing both internal and external deliverables you will work to ensure all embedded new products are delivered on time This critical and highly visible role provides an excellent growth opportunity for high performing individuals looking to make a difference and deliver a stand-out experience to customers of AMD THE PERSON As a Program Manager you will partner with our cross functional teams to manage customer accounts and their portfolio understand our customers platforms solutions Identify and document product requirements and establish engineering schedules A successful candidate will have the ability to establish and drive to goals including plan of record timelines budget scope performance and quality A candidate must be self-motivated must have a passion for working with a diverse team of creative engineers and senior executives must be able to deftly manage both internal and external dependencies and ensure all embedded products are delivered on time The candidate must be a team player with a commitment to meeting deadlines and an aptitude to thrive in a fast paced multi-tasking setting KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Program Planning Execution Own strategic planning and execution for Pre-Silicon Emulation programs ensuring alignment with SoC and platform milestones Define schedules manage dependencies and track deliverables across SoC Firmware and BIOS readiness leading up to Silicon Tape Out Cross-Functional Coordination Drive collaboration between Design Emulation DEMU and Platform Emulation PEMU teams Interface with SoC design verification firmware and platform teams to ensure emulation models and environments are ready for validation Risk Management Issue Resolution Identify and mitigate risks related to emulation readiness test coverage and feature enablement Lead triage and resolution of blocking issues in coordination with architecture validation and debug teams Feature Enablement Validation Tracking Influence and summarize pre-silicon verification coverage for features Drive emulation and or prototyping for feature validation ensuring readiness for post-silicon bring-up Stakeholder Communication Provide crisp progress updates to management and stakeholders Conduct regular convergence meetings to align on feasibility schedules and execution next steps Maintain dashboards on status and issues for projects and deliverables in Confluence and use Jira MS Project to track all the engineering work Assist in developing and implementing project management best practices tools templates and metrics to drive continuous process improvement within engineering PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Technical background in semiconductor industry with 5 years hands on work in Pre-Silicon activities 5 years of program management experience and an overall industry experience of 15 years Good understanding of SoC architecture RTL integration and platform-level validation functions Familiarity with emulation tools and workflows e g SimNow hybrid models Proven project program management experience in a dynamic and competitive industry Ability to manage complex programs with multiple cross-functional dependencies Proficiency in planning tools JIRA Confluence SharePoint MS Project and reporting dashboards Ability to structure and execute complex analysis draw insights and communicate summary findings recommendations to senior management Ability to network build relationships and drive effective decision-making across multiple functions and levels within the organization Highly organized able to prioritize and juggle multiple work streams to tight deadlines Adaptable working schedule to manage global Asia and North America program execution teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS Engineering degree with 15 years of industry experience PMP certification is preferred but not mandatory Excellent communication and inter-personal skills LI-SR4 Qualifications Benefits offered are described AMD benefits at a glance AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services AMD and its subsidiaries are equal prospect inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age ancestry color marital status medical condition mental or physical disability national origin race religion political and or third-party affiliation sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process