Dir, Business Operations Mgmt

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Batu Kawan, Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Flex

Job summary

Lam Research in Batu Kawan, Malaysia, seeks a Director, Business Operations Mgmt to partner with GP&O and Order Execution leadership across Asia. You will drive strategy, governance, and transformation initiatives to enable scalable operations across India, Taiwan, Korea, and Malaysia.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape workforce planning, and deliver executive updates to senior leadership while championing continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or Finance; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in business operations, strategy, or related areas.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in global, matrixed organizations.
• Strong business acumen and experience with strategic planning and governance.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic priorities and regional business results across Asia.
• Lead operating plans, headcount planning, and workforce strategies across multiple countries.
• Establish regional rhythms, governance forums, and KPI reporting.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve delivery performance and scalability.
• Prepare executive communications and reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Education

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

MBA preferred

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 our 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.

Dir, Business Operations Mgmt

Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location

Batu Kawan, MY-Kuala Lumpur, MY

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics,and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations.We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while activelysupporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

As Business Operations Director, you will serve as the strategic business partner to GP&O and Order Execution leadership across Asia, supporting teams and operations in India, Taiwan, Korea, and Malaysia.

You will lead business operations across strategy execution, business planning, organizational effectiveness, performance management, governance, and transformation initiatives. Working across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, HR, and Global Operations, you will drive alignment between business objectives and execution priorities while helping scale capabilities across a rapidly growing regional organization.

This role is critical to driving operating rigor, accelerating decision-making, improving organizational performance, and enabling Asia Order Execution to deliver on customer commitments and strategic growth objectives.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Semiconductor or advanced manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations, factory ramps, site start-ups, or large-scale business transformations.
• Track record of driving organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, and business performance improvements.
• Experience building scalable operating models, governance structures, and performance management systems across multiple regions or sites.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience partnering directly with Vice Presidents and senior executives on strategic business priorities.
• Drives alignment between GP&O strategy and Asia Order Execution priorities.
• Enables leaders to make faster, data-driven decisions through strong governance, business insights, and operating rigor.
• Improves organizational effectiveness, execution discipline, and regional operational performance.
• Supports workforce, capability, and business readiness to enable sustainable growth across Asia.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to GP&O and Order Execution leadership, helping translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.

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.

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