Business Project Manager - AMD

Business Project Manager - AMD & Others

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network.

The Business Project Manager – AMD & Others is responsible for leading cross-functional execution in support of customer commitments, business priorities, and account growth across both the Photonics Connectivity Solutions (PCS) and Data Center Business Unit (DCBU) organizations. This role serves as a dedicated project management leader for the AMD & Other (non-NVIDIA and Broadcom) accounts, focused on driving alignment, execution, and accountability across a complex, fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project management activities for the AMD & other accounts, ensuring alignment and execution of key customer commitments, strategic priorities, and cross-functional deliverables
• Drive end-to-end execution of critical internal initiatives that support customer delivery, including milestone tracking, action management, issue resolution, and follow-through across teams
• Coordinate with leaders and stakeholders across PCS and DCBU to ensure priorities are aligned and execution remains on track
• Establish and maintain clear project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and escalation paths for high-priority work streams tied to the AMD & other accounts
• Monitor progress against contractual commitments, internal deliverables, and customer-related milestones to ensure timely execution and visibility to potential gaps
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews, governance meetings, and follow-up actions to improve accountability and execution discipline
• Partner with Product Line Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Customer Experience, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other internal teams to coordinate deliverables and resolve issues
• Identify risks, dependencies, and execution challenges early, and drive appropriate escalation and resolution to minimize impact on customer commitments
• Prepare leadership updates, executive presentations, status reports, and business review materials that communicate progress, risks, priorities, and decision needs clearly and effectively
• Support business planning and execution for the AMD & other accounts by translating strategic priorities into structured project plans and operating mechanisms
• Strengthen coordination and execution across business units to improve responsiveness, integration, and overall customer support

Required

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; MBA preferred

10+ years of relevant experience in project management, program management, business operations, account operations, or related leadership roles in a complex matrixed environment

Experience in Optical Communications is highly preferred

Strong knowledge of the Optical Communications organization and demonstrated ability to navigate internal structures and processes effectively

Proven experience driving execution across cross-functional teams in support of strategic customers or high-priority business initiatives

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and tight timelines

Strong executive communication skills, including experience preparing leadership updates, presentations, and business review materials

Ability to work independently with limited direction and maintain strong focus on priorities, deadlines, and outcomes

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Ability to identify…