Technical Program Manager 5

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Bangalore is seeking a Technical Program Manager 5 to lead cross-functional projects across our Office of the CTO. You will own technical programs from initiation to delivery, balancing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

Your role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and continuous improvement to drive breakthrough product initiatives in a fast-moving semiconductor landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience; or a PhD with 5+ years’ experience.
• 8+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and demonstrating excellent leadership and influence skills to deliver results.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to present to audiences at all levels in the Company.

Responsibilities

• Over-see the optimization or creation of technical product offerings, processes, or programs, developing project plans, aligning teams, managing risk, and driving projects through release.
• Take ownership and accountability for the success of projects and cross-functional teams to ensure program schedules, performance metrics, and delivery meets business requirements on time and within budget.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand process and system requirements, and deliver enhancements based on a changing technology landscape.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects, owning the entire lifecycle from inception to impactful results.
• Perform data collection and statistical analysis, and report results to inform program schedules and deliverables.
• Coach and train teams in process methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to continuously improve the process and inspire alignment.
• Deliver change management for programs that are sustainable and maintains long-term success.
• Successfully navigate multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years experience

Master’s degree with 8+ years experience

PhD with 5+ years experience

Job description

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 5

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location:

Bangalore, IN-Bangalore, IN

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Office of the CTO is where innovation takes center stage. We inspire our global technicalcommunity to take on grand challenges, understand emerging trends, identify the criticalinflections, and drive our sustainability, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practicesthat will define the next generation of semiconductors and continued impact.

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.

In this role, you will directly contribute to ___.

What you’ll do

• Over-see the optimization or creation of technical product offerings, processes, or programs, developing project plans, aligning teams, managing risk, and driving projects through release.
• Take ownership and accountability for the success of projects and cross-functional teams to ensure program schedules, performance metrics, and delivery meets business requirements on time and within budget.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand process and system requirements, and deliver enhancements based on a changing technology landscape.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects, owning the entire lifecycle from inception to impactful results.
• Perform data collection and statistical analysis, and report results to inform program schedules and deliverables.
• Coach and train teams in process methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to continuously improve the process and inspire alignment.
• Deliver change management for programs that are sustainable and maintains long-term success.
• Successfully navigate multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience; or a PhD with 5+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and demonstrating excellent leadership and influence skills to deliver results.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to present to audiences at all levels in the Company.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in or deep knowledge of Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of Program Management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology or certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) is a plus.
• Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project methodologies.
• Expertise with project management software and tools including MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent.
• Experience in Change Management methodologies is a plus.

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.