Senior Manager, Global GSI Programs & Operations

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

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THE ROLE

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 is a highly visible role that combines strategic partner program leadership, sales operations, business planning, and cross-functional execution.

This role is ideal for a senior program or business operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys bringing structure to ambiguity, and can independently drive complex initiatives from concept to completion with minimal direction.

As a trusted operational partner to the CVP, you will help drive organizational cadence, lead strategic programs, build operational frameworks, develop executive-level communications, and ensure alignment across Sales, Product, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams. You will serve as a key connector across the organization—bringing data, insights, and execution rigor to help accelerate AMD’s GSI strategy and growth.

This is not a traditional Chief of Staff role. Instead, this position is best suited for a builder and influencer who understands partnership ecosystems and combines strong program management discipline, sales operations expertise, business acumen, and executive communication skills to drive meaningful business outcomes.

THE PERSON

Does this sound like you? We’d love to talk!

You are a highly organized, strategic, and proactive leader who excels at transforming ideas into scalable partner programs and operational execution. You are comfortable operating with ambiguity, influencing across teams, and driving progress with minimal oversight.

You bring

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 strong 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

KEY 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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Program & Operations Leadership
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

Industry Experience

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, large software companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow etc., or large services companies like Accenture, Deloitte, EY, McKinsey, BCG, or similar highly matrixed software and services organizations preferred

Software or cloud backgrounds are strongly preferred; Semiconductor experience is not required

Sales & Partner Expertise

Strong understanding of enterprise sales motions, partnerships, pipeline management, and governance cadences

Experience supporting partner ecosystems, alliance programs, or strategic business development initiatives preferred

Communication & Analytics

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

AI & Modern Tooling

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

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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