APAC Regional Operations & Strategy Director

Lam Research; Seberang Perai; Hybrid; MYR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Asia seeks a Business Operations Director to partner with GP&O and Order Execution leadership across Asia, supporting teams in India, Taiwan, Korea, and Malaysia. You will drive strategy, planning, governance, and transformation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, finance, and HR.

You’ll lead operating plans, organizational effectiveness, KPI reporting, and performance management, while building scalable operating models and ensuring execution excellence to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, manufacturing operations, program management, supply chain, consulting, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of leadership experience supporting executives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen with experience driving strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, business performance management, and operational execution.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience facilitating executive operating reviews, organizational planning, business governance, and performance management processes.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing capabilities.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GP&O and Order Execution leadership across Asia to drive strategic priorities, operational objectives, and business results.
• Lead annual operating plans, headcount planning, workforce strategies, organizational design, and growth readiness activities across India, Taiwan, Korea, and Malaysia.
• Establish and manage regional operating rhythms, executive reviews, governance forums, scorecards, and KPI reporting to improve visibility, accountability, and execution.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve customer delivery performance, operational effectiveness, organizational scalability, and execution excellence.
• Monitor key business, workforce, customer, and operational metrics; identify risks and drive mitigation plans across the region.
• Lead organizational effectiveness initiatives, including workforce planning, leadership alignment, succession planning, talent development, and change management.
• Facilitate alignment across site leaders and global stakeholders to ensure consistent execution and prioritization of resources.
• Prepare executive communications, business reviews, strategic updates, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives that enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and decision velocity.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain/Operations/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

Lam Research in Asia seeks a Business Operations Director to partner with GP&O and Order Execution leadership across Asia, supporting teams in India, Taiwan, Korea, and Malaysia. You will drive strategy, planning, governance, and transformation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, finance, and HR.

You’ll lead operating plans, organizational effectiveness, KPI reporting, and performance management, while building scalable operating models and ensuring execution excellence to