Technical Program Manager (all genders)

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Villach; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lam Research in Villach, Austria seeks a Technical Program Manager to orchestrate cross-functional product development initiatives. You will own projects from initiation through delivery, balancing technical excellence with strategic planning and budget oversight.

This role demands strong communication, risk management, and the ability to drive action in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates hold a technical degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD) with several years of relevant experience, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in a technical field, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with no prior professional experience.
• 3+ years of related experience in a similar function.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Clear and thorough communication skills in English.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and bias for action.
• Excellent project management skills; Agile/Scrum experience preferred.
• Intercultural collaboration skills.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Leads cross-functional teams through all aspects of Lam’s product development and release process.
• Drives risk management and mitigation across programs.
• Defines program roles, responsibilities, and vision; ensures team commitment.
• Owns program results with accountability and urgency.
• Reports progress and risk mitigation in reviews.
• Manages technical projects and monitors schedules and costs.
• Conducts cross-functional team meetings and escalates gaps.
• Coordinates activities across organizations to leverage processes and logistics.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Project management

Agile/Scrum

English communication

Intercultural collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Master’s degree in technical field

PhD with no professional experience

Jobbeschreibung

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.
Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Technical Program Manager (all genders)

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Villach, AT

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The impact you’ll make

As a Technical Program Manager at Lam, you are not just overseeing projects – you’re orchestrating breakthroughs in support of [insert strategic initiative]. You’ll lead cross-functional teams through successful project execution blending your technical excellence with strategic planning to deliver new or upgraded products. Your role is vital, owning technical projects from initiation through delivery using your expertise in planning, directing, and monitoring schedules and budget.

What you’ll do

• Leads cross-functional teams through all aspects of Lam’s Product Development and Release process
• Drives the team with an overarching focus on managing risk.
• Establishes the team, determines program specific roles & responsibilities, and leads the team to define, commit to, and meet theprogram vision.
• Shows overall ownership and accountability for the program results, and ensures a sense of team urgency, cross-functional riskidentification and mitigation.
• Reports program progress and risk mitigation plans in PDR risk management reviews, Spin Tech Reviews and regular programreviews.
• Manages technical projects
• Plans and monitors tasks and milestones related to meeting the program performance, costs, and schedule targets and takescorrective action where necessary.
• Effectively runs cross-functional team meetings.
• Assesses program risks, escalates gaps and unattended risks until resolved.
• Coordinates activities across company organizations utilizing expertise, business processes and logistics.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience in a technical field
• 3+ years ofrelated experience in a similar function
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating influence skills to deliver results.
• Clear and thorough communication skills, strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work well with a wide range of personalities, to grasp complex interconnections and to self-drive bias for action
• Excellent project management skills. Experience in Agile methods, such as Scrum is preferred.
• Intercultural collaboration skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent presentation skills, and oral and written communication skills in English.

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Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Employment in Austria

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise, education, and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.