Manager, HPC Business Operations

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them. AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. THE ROLE: The Business Operations Manager is driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution across the organization. You will combine strong business acumen, analytical skills, project management expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced technology environment. This role will work with key roles inside and outside the business unit to optimize processes and work within the existing operating model for the larger organization. THE PERSON: This is a position with the responsibility for achieving business and operational objectives along with defining and achieving operational efficiency and scalability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Strategic Planning & Execution: Support the development and execution of company and business unit strategies. Translate strategic objectives into measurable operational plans. Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve business performance, scalability, and efficiency. Monitor progress against goals and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Financial and forecast planning activities to support business strategies and next steps. • Operational Excellence: Design and implement scalable business processes and workflows. Lead process improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies. Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and productivity. Establish best practices and operational standards across teams. • Cross-Functional Program Management: Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and teams. Coordinate planning, execution, risk management, and communication for strategic initiatives. Ensure alignment between business priorities and operational execution. Drive accountability and timely delivery of key milestones. Support and run staff meetings including action tracking. Manage weekly alignment meeting for establishing new business and supporting team for RFP/RPI activities. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • Several years of experience in Business Operations, Strategy, Program Management, Consulting, Finance, or related roles in technology or semiconductor industry. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions in PowerBI or other BI tools. • Strong program/project management skills • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or similar analytical tools. • Experience creating executive-level presentations and business reviews. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. LOCATION/S: Austin, Tx, Santa Clara, CA, C This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-AG1 #LI-HYBRID 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 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy. THE ROLE: The Business Operations Manager is driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution across the organization. You will combine strong business acumen, analytical skills, project management expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced technology environment. This role will work with key roles inside and outside the business unit to optimize processes and work within the existing operating model for the larger organization. THE PERSON: This is a position with the responsibility for achieving business and operational objectives along with defining and achieving operational efficiency and scalability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Strategic Planning & Execution: Support the development and execution of company and business unit strategies. Translate strategic objectives into measurable operational plans. Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve business performance, scalability, and efficiency. Monitor progress against goals and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Financial and forecast planning activities to support business strategies and next steps. • Operational Excellence: Design and implement scalable business processes and workflows. Lead process improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies. Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and productivity. Establish best practices and operational standards across teams. • Cross-Functional Program Management: Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and teams. Coordinate planning, execution, risk management, and communication for strategic initiatives. Ensure alignment between business priorities and operational execution. Drive accountability and timely delivery of key milestones. Support and run staff meetings including action tracking. Manage weekly alignment meeting for establishing new business and supporting team for RFP/RPI activities. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • Several years of experience in Business Operations, Strategy, Program Management, Consulting, Finance, or related roles in technology or semiconductor industry. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions in PowerBI or other BI tools. • Strong program/project management skills • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or similar analytical tools. • Experience creating executive-level presentations and business reviews. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. LOCATION/S: Austin, Tx, Santa Clara, CA, C This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-AG1 #LI-HYBRID 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 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.