What you do at AMD changes everything 
 

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible.  We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. 
 

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.
 

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THE ROLE:

The Director, Client ecosystem and deals strategy is a high visibility leadership role and a key trusted advisor to client business leadership of AMD. The individual will have the opportunity to utilize your experience and expertise to identify AMD’s business and technology opportunities and drive them into action.

THE PERSON:

• Be a self-motivated, able to prioritize work and perform job with minimal supervision
• Have a strong executive-level presence
• Be a hands-on leader
• Be a big picture thinker, who can roll up sleeves and dive into details
• Balance the need to be collaborative and team oriented with the ability to influence and push back when challenged
• Be clear, concise, and effective communicator who can discuss complicated topics and issues in a straightforward and concise manner
• Have a passion for innovation, be comfortable defining a way forward in the face of ambiguity, and can scale and influence broadly

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders do develop and continuously refine AMD client ecosystem strategy
• Develop business plans, investment plans and acquisition strategy to support new technology and ecosystem development initiatives

• Identify and pursue multi-generation and multi-discipline deals across client business unit to build ecosystem
• Lead and execute successful transactions including deal negotiation, structuring, due-diligence, financial modeling, integration, and project management
• Partnership and negotiation with ecosystem partners to secure component development and production volume

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Differentiated experience with one or more of the following markets – PC, Mobile, Datacenter, IOT, enterprise hardware. Broad expertise in the relevant market – components, ecosystem players, devices
• 5+ years of Engineering or product development in a technology company
• 5+ years of strategy or banking experience. Will consider applicants with experience in tier-1 management consulting, equity research analyst at top tier institution or corporate/BU, strategy at technology company
• Track record of innovation, identification of emerging technologies, creativity in solving technical and operational challenges
• Experience with working on several simultaneous projects and taking them from concept to delivery and adoption

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS and/or MS degree in Electrical or computer Engineering
• Master’s degree in Business from a top tier university

LOCATION:

• Austin, TX
• Santa Clara, CA,
• Toronto Canada
   

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• • • AMD is a government contractor and subcontractor. As required by Executive Order, our US employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s work location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by January 4, 2022. AMD will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request an exception from this requirement if you have a need for a religious and/or medical accommodation.