Dir, GP&O Digital Transformation

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Director to lead the Global Planning & Operations digital transformation, integrating order management, planning, and fulfillment to scale performance.

The role focuses on driving AI-enabled optimization, transforming data governance, and delivering strategic insights to executive leadership, while building a high-impact global team and fostering accountability and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 12+ years of experience in semiconductor operations, supply chain, customer operations, business planning, or order management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing global teams and complex business processes.
• Extensive knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, planning, fulfillment, and customer operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap for digital transformation across order management, planning, and fulfillment.
• Drive adoption of AI, automation, advanced analytics, and workflow technologies to improve operational performance and decision-making.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to define technology priorities, investment plans, and transformation strategies.
• Influence cross-functional decision-making by representing the perspective, needs, and priorities of the business.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Kinaxis

Job description

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 actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

This position will be responsible for leading the strategic evolution of Global Planning & Operations and digital business transformation initiatives across the organization. The Director will lead transformational programs that enhance scalability, improve forecast-to-fulfillment execution, and strengthen customer experience in a highly dynamic semiconductor environment.

What you’ll do

Digital Transformation Leadership

• Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap for digital transformation across order management, planning, and fulfillment.
• Drive adoption of AI, automation, advanced analytics, and workflow technologies to improve operational performance and decision-making.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to define technology priorities, investment plans, and transformation strategies.
• Influence cross-functional decision-making by representing the perspective, needs, and priorities of the business.
• Champion data governance, business process standardization, and enterprise-wide process integration.
• Establish KPIs and governance models to measure transformation success and operational effectiveness.

Analytics & Executive Insights

• Develop operational dashboards and executive reporting capabilities.
• Leverage advanced analytics to drive demand prioritization, customer segmentation, backlog optimization, and fulfillment performance.
• Deliver actionable insights regarding customer commitments, capacity utilization, inventory exposure, revenue risks, and operational trends.
• Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership based on business intelligence and operational data.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing global organization spanning order management, business operations, and transformation teams.
• Develop talent, succession plans, and organizational capabilities in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, implementation partners, and consulting firms.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in semiconductor operations, supply chain, customer operations, business planning, or order management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing global teams and complex business processes.
• Extensive knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, planning, fulfillment, and customer operations.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale transformational initiatives and system implementations.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Kinaxis, or similar enterprise solutions.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with AI-enabled business process automation and advanced analytics.

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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Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $155,000.00 - $324,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.