Global Manufacturing Program Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

Lam Research Corporation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking a Program/Project Manager in Manufacturing Engineering to lead cross-functional programs from planning through execution, including EWB projects. You will coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to drive timelines, risk management, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment across teams.

This role requires a bachelor degree in engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, program/project management, or related fields.
• Experience managing engineering, manufacturing, operations, or cross-functional projects.
• Strong program/project management skills with the ability to manage milestones, priorities, dependencies, and risks.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Advanced verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to independently lead meetings, facilitate discussions, and drive alignment with global stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across engineering, operations, business functions, and external partners.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering programs and projects, including EWB projects, from planning through execution and stabilization.
• Develop and manage project scope, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and action items.
• Coordinate various projects including EWB implementation, ramp-up, operational readiness, and continuous improvement activities.
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, global stakeholders, and external partners.
• Identify program risks and execution gaps and drive mitigation and recovery actions.
• Support manufacturing initiatives related to NPI, productivity, capacity, quality, cost, and operational improvement.
• Establish and track program KPIs and provide clear status, risk, and progress updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead meetings and cross-functional discussions in English with global stakeholders, clearly communicating program status, technical/operational issues, risks, and required decisions.

Skills

Program management

Project coordination

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing/engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Lam Research in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking a Program/Project Manager in Manufacturing Engineering to lead cross-functional programs from planning through execution, including EWB projects. You will coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to drive timelines, risk management, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment across teams.

This role requires a bachelor degree in engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong English