Contingent Workforce Program Manager

Lam Research; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Contingent Workforce Planning Manager to shape global workforce strategies. You’ll lead planning initiatives, partner with TA, HR leaders, procurement and suppliers to ensure talent availability aligns with business needs.

The role demands 12+ years’ experience (or 8+ years with a Master’s) in project/program management, strong analytics, and proven cross-functional collaboration. Hybrid work model offered to balance on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with extensive experience in project/program management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead contingent workforce planning initiatives and related projects.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Leaders, Procurement and suppliers.
• Drive workforce forecasting, capacity planning, vendor management.
• Ensure alignment with budgets and organizational priorities.
• Develop scalable solutions to improve contingent workforce processes.
• Provide clear communications for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

12+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years experience

8+ years of related experience in project management or program management

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Human Resources Group operates on the understanding that our people are our most valuable assets. They think globally to optimize our workforce, integrate our Core Values into everything we do, and deliver the HR solutions to enhance the employee experience and enable future growth.

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Human Resources Group operates on the understanding that our people are our most valuable assets. They think globally to optimize our workforce, integrate our Core Values into everything we do, and deliver the HR solutions to enhance the employee experience and enable future growth.

The impact you’ll make

As a Contingent Workforce Planning Manager at Lam Research, you will play a critical role in developing and executing workforce strategies to support business growth across global operations. You will lead contingent workforce planning initiatives, partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Leaders, Procurement, and Workforce Suppliers to ensure the right talent is available at the right time to meet evolving business needs. You will drive workforce forecasting, capacity planning, vendor management, and workforce optimization while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, operational requirements, and budget objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead projects related projects to solve complex business problems.
• Build scalable solutions that improve contingent workforce management processes and enable the successful execution of critical business strategies.
• Provide actionable insights for management to support decision making through data collection and analysis.
• Develop and deliver clear and concise communications for leadership teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure execution, manage risks, assure adherence to program or project schedules, and performance to meet business requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to continuously improve the process.
• Run change management for projects and programs and support proper project closure.

Minimum Qualifications

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of related experience in project management or program management
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret and utilize data for decision support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor industry or global supplier experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.

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.