APJ Category Manager

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them. AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. THE ROLE: We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join our APJ team as Regional 4P Lead. This role is pivotal in ensuring strategic alignment and proactive planning with all our multinational corporations (MNCs) customers. To excel as the Regional 4P Lead, you'll need a blend of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills. You will need to be able to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders, both from within AMD and with our MNCs. THE PERSON: Proven experience in growing and managing a portfolio of multiple product lines across multiple markets. Demonstrated success in developing product-specific strategies to deliver accelerated growth. Ability to build complex, data-led business cases to secure investment and support from WW stakeholders. Strong communicator, comfortable presenting to different audiences across customers and business/partner executives. Open communication style and presence to work effectively at multiple levels, from salespeople to senior management. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Through in-depth analysis of market data (IDC, GfK, AMD Sales Data), identify market gaps that provide incremental business opportunities. Assist and guide the Sales/GAM teams with the use of qualitative business health parameters such as market segment share, price point share, and Premium mix to target specific growth opportunities. Partner with APJ Business Operations team to design and develop automated reporting dashboards. Collaborate closely with MNCs and the AMD GAMs (Global Account Managers) to understand their needs and market dynamics to ensure aligned goals. Optimize product portfolios to meet market requirements and maximize business opportunities. Platform and CPU lifecycle transition planning. Continuously monitor the competitive landscape and collaborate with GAM/BU teams to ensure AMD remains competitively positioned (PFV analysis) . Identify gaps in MNC product offerings and influence WW GAM Sell-In teams to secure new design wins to better address markets in APIJ. Work with Marketing and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive marketing strategies tailored to specific markets, considering product positioning, target audience, and competitive analysis. Partner with the APJ Funding Manager to ensure regional MNC funding investments align to the overall 4P plan and provide exceptional ROI. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Deep financial acumen. Exceptional data analytics, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Proven experience in driving operational efficiency and sales performance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams; “stitching the seams” between different teams with a view to timely delivery of common goals & strategic imperatives. High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Excel in data manipulation, analysis, and presentation. (Experience with Power BI advantageous). Experience with extracting actionable data from SFDC and associated systems. Experience engaging with MNCs. Experience in management roles within the technology industry, with proven expertise in financial planning & management and sales transformation . Experience within the IT Channel or IT MNC would be advantageous with respect to better understanding our GTM motions and partner mindsets. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field LOCATION: Singapore #LI-CC6 #LI-HYBRID #LI-D&I 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.