Project Manager - External Vendor Management

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. AMD together we advance_ THE ROLE: We are looking for an adaptive, self-motivated project manager with strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills. Ability to work efficiently and manage effective relationships in a cross-functional organization to meet commitments for successful project completion. Must be self-directed and work in complex and dynamic global ecosystems. THE PERSON: You're a highly motivated Project Manager looking to partner with our cross functional engineering teams and external vendors to help manage a seamless relationship to complete various engineering projects as specified in the terms of the vendor agreements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Coordination between internal engineering teams and external vendors. Familiar with third party risk management, ensuring that security compliance is followed Liaison between various internal engineering teams and offsite third parties Support external contractors to connect to AMD via various ways for performing their project work Work on project for connecting external companies for data transmission and collaboration Analyze internal process for improvement and drive automation Seek AI opportunities for productivity improvement Trouble-shoot daily operational incidents and tasks as needed PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience managing technical projects with third party vendors Broad technical experience (Windows, Linux, networking) is required In-depth knowledge of technology for information protection is required Programming with scripts such as Bash, Perl and Python is needed Knowledge of observability and infrastructure monitoring tools configuration is an asset Experience with manufacturing and logistics in silicon industry is an asset ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS Bachelor’s degree in information security or information technology or related field. LOCATION: Markham, ON #LI-MF2 #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.