Linux Software Program Manager - Markham, Canada - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world.

Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded.

Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

AMD together we advance_

Responsibilities:

Linux Software Program Manager

THE ROLE:

We are in search of an experienced program manager with strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills.

Ability to work efficiently and manage effective relationships in a cross-functional organization to meet commitments for successful customer program launches.

Must be self-directed and work in complex and dynamic ecosystems.

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 customer requirements and establish engineering schedules.

Drive AMD product solution deliverables and alignment with customers' platforms to ensure highest level customer satisfaction throughout their product lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver AMD's GPU driver support for Linux distros, such as Ubuntu, RHEL, SUSE, etc. The work includes planning, working with Release Management, ensuring the drivers are properly validated, and releasing it to the public
Deliver AMD's GPU driver support for customerspecific distros. Work involves engaging the customer, gathering the requirements, creating processes to support the distros, proposing a solution, and delivering the final product
Create documentation related to distro support for internal and external customers
Create project plan using Microsoft Project
Communicate effectively, in writing and in person, to deliver clear and concise information to AMD managers and executives. Provide weekly reports for executives

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Solid oral and written presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly and having credibility with technical teams
Experience evaluating risks and tradeoffs, and present solution options to executive teams
Solid track record of working within timelines and bold schedules
Program management experience in dynamic and competitive industry, particularly within an engineeringbased organization
At least 10 years of working experience in related industries
Familiarity with the semiconductor industry, especially the various functions of graphics firmware, driver software and platform hardware highly desirable
Experience in software development highly desirable
Experience in using Linux OS highly preferred
Experience with using tools, such as: JIRA, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint

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