Senior Manager, Global GSI Programs & Operations

About AMD 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. 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. Career Growth We advance your career by providing opportunities to shape the future of AI and beyond. Role Summary AMD is seeking a highly capable and execution‑focused Senior Manager, Strategic Programs & Sales Operations to support the Corporate Vice President of Global Systems Integrator (GSI) Partnerships. This highly visible role combines strategic partner program leadership, sales operations, business planning, and cross‑functional execution. The position is best suited for a builder and influencer who understands partnership ecosystems, possesses strong program management discipline, sales operations expertise, business acumen, and executive communication skills to drive meaningful business outcomes. Responsibilities Strategic Program Leadership Lead multiple high‑priority strategic GSI partner programs from concept through execution, ensuring measurable business impact. Build scalable program frameworks, success metrics, governance models, and execution plans. Partner with leadership to identify strategic opportunities, operational gaps, and process improvement initiatives. Drive program accountability, milestone tracking, and executive visibility across initiatives. Sales Operations & Business Planning Support partner sales cadence activities including pipeline reviews, governance calls, forecast discussions, and business planning sessions. Develop operational dashboards, metrics, and reporting to provide visibility into business performance. Analyze pipeline, partner, and program performance data to generate actionable business insights. Partner with Finance and Sales leadership to improve planning rigor, forecasting, and investment prioritization. Cross‑Functional Execution Act as a central connector across Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Business Units. Drive alignment across cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure timely execution of key deliverables. Facilitate operational decision‑making by surfacing risks, dependencies, and recommendations. Help remove organizational blockers that slow execution. Executive Communications & Presentations Create high‑quality executive presentations, strategic business reviews, QBR materials, and internal communications. Translate complex data and business concepts into compelling, executive‑ready narratives. Develop visually effective slides, dashboards, and documents that support decision‑making. Support leadership messaging for internal and external audiences. AI & Operational Innovation Leverage AI‑enabled tools to improve productivity, automate workflows, accelerate analysis, and enhance business planning. Identify opportunities to integrate AI into reporting, presentation creation, data synthesis, and operational processes. Drive adoption of modern tools and automation that improve organizational efficiency and decision quality. Organizational Influence & Leadership Support Serve as a trusted local operational partner and extension of the CVP in Austin. Build strong relationships across leadership and partner teams to improve collaboration and execution. Influence without direct authority by building trust, credibility, and alignment across the organization. Provide operational leverage that enables the CVP to focus on strategic priorities. Qualifications Experience Strong program and project leadership experience, with demonstrated success driving complex initiatives from ideation through execution. Deep understanding of partnership ecosystems including GSIs, ISVs, and/or Systems Integrators with familiarity in software, applications, and solution‑based business models. Deep experience in sales operations, business operations, strategic planning, or partner program management within large technology organizations. Builder mentality with the ability to create frameworks, processes, and operating models from scratch. Strong business acumen and understanding of partner and sales motions, pipeline management, and governance rhythms. Ability to independently identify problems, propose solutions, and drive execution with minimal direction. Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including executive presentation development and storytelling with data. Creative and analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations. Strong listening skills and high emotional intelligence. Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels. Positive, action‑oriented mindset with strong follow‑through and accountability. Preferred Experience Demonstrated success in senior program management, strategic operations, business operations, or sales operations roles with increasing scope and complexity. Proven ability to lead large, complex cross‑functional programs with multiple stakeholders. Experience working within partner ecosystems, including GSIs, ISVs, SIs, and/or strategic alliances. Strong experience in software, cloud, SaaS, consulting, or enterprise technology environments. Experience at companies such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, McKinsey, BCG, or similar highly matrixed software and services organizations preferred. Strong understanding of enterprise sales motions, partnerships, pipeline management, and governance cadences. Experience supporting partner ecosystems, alliance programs, or strategic business development initiatives preferred. Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills. Strong ability to manipulate, analyze, and present complex data clearly. Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data visualization tools. Experience leveraging AI tools, analytics platforms, and automation to improve efficiency, communication, and business outcomes. Curiosity and enthusiasm for applying emerging technologies to modern business operations. Academic Credentials Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or advanced degree preferred. Location Austin, Texas Visa Sponsorship This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Benefits Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. Equal Opportunity Employer AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity, 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. AI Screening AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. Posting Status This posting is for an existing vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr