Strategic Corporate Business Development Manager

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: Join AMD’s Corporate Development team as a Strategic Corporate Business Development Manager and play a key role in shaping AMD's inorganic growth strategy. This high-impact role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisition opportunities that align with AMD’s long-term strategic objectives. Collaborating with senior leadership, you’ll contribute to projects that shape the future of technology, leveraging your analytical skills and understanding of industry trends to drive meaningful results. THE PERSON: We seek a creative and analytical thinker with exceptional business acumen and a passion for technology. To excel in this dynamic environment, you should have strong interpersonal skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations. Results-oriented and driven, you thrive on collaboration and embrace innovation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with senior leadership to define inorganic strategic themes and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities. Conduct strategic and financial analyses to inform decision-making. Develop and present detailed acquisition business cases and valuation analyses to senior leadership. Facilitate and coordinate all phases of M&A activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with external advisors. Implement and refine processes to ensure world-class execution standards. Oversee post-close aspects of acquisitions to ensure strategic goals are achieved. Build and maintain a network of industry experts to gain insights on trends and opportunities. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Progressive experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, or corporate development roles, with a focus on the technology sector. Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills, with expertise in M&A analysis, deal structures, and related considerations. Proactive self-starter with a strong curiosity and a drive to master new concepts. Outstanding written communication skills, capable of creating clear and compelling narratives. Highly driven and results-oriented, with a strong commitment to excellence. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required). MBA (preferred). LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA #LI-KG1 #LI-Hybrid At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here. 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.