Manager, Executive and Employee Technology Communications

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon seeks an accomplished communications professional to support C-suite leaders in planning and delivering influential speakerships and to drive strategic technical communications across the company.

You will advise executives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and translate complex technology topics into clear narratives for technical audiences and the broader workforce, with a focus on impact and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–10 years of communications experience, ideally supporting technical executives and employee communications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, especially for technical content.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with executive visibility programs and employee engagement initiatives is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise and partner with senior executives to shape and execute a forward-looking speakership strategy.
• Identify high-impact external and internal speaking opportunities aligned with objectives.
• Oversee development of executive messaging and content for technical audiences.
• Provide strategic counsel to executives and amplify key messages and initiatives.
• Craft speeches and communications with technical leaders to engage both technical communities and the workforce.
• Design integrated communications strategies positioning executives as industry thought leaders.
• Establish and manage processes to track and report on effectiveness of executive communications and speakership engagements.
• Ensure seamless execution of communications initiatives with high quality and timeliness.

Skills

Executive communications

Speech writing

Strategic communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Editing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

Corporate Communications, Executive & Employee Communications, Tech Comms

The group you’ll be a part of

Corporate Communications, Executive & Employee Communications, Tech Comms

The impact you’ll make

We are seeking a highly skilled communications professional to be part of our Executive and Employee Technology Communications. This role centers on supporting C suite leaders in planning, coordinating, and executing tier one speakerships, while also driving strategic communications for technical audiences across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Executive Thought Leadership & Speakership Strategy

• Advise and partner with senior executives to shape and execute a forward‑looking speakership strategy that advances the organization’s technical vision and reputation.
• Lead the identification and prioritization of high‑impact external and internal speaking opportunities, ensuring alignment with business and technology objectives.
• Oversee the development of executive messaging and content, ensuring communications are influential, differentiated, and resonate with diverse technical audiences.

Integrated Executive & Employee Communications

• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic counsel and hands‑on support to amplify key messages and initiatives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with technical leaders and subject matter experts to craft compelling speeches, presentations, and communications that inspire and engage both technical communities and the broader workforce.

Strategic Technical Communications

• Design and implement integrated communications strategies that position technical executives as industry thought leaders and foster a culture of engagement and innovation across the organization.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, impactful narratives that drive understanding, alignment, and advocacy among stakeholders.

Program Leadership & Impact Measurement

• Establish and manage processes to track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of executive communications and speakership engagements, using insights to continuously refine strategy and maximize organizational impact.
• Ensure seamless execution of communications initiatives, maintaining high standards of quality, timeliness, and executive readiness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–10 years of communications experience, ideally supporting technical executives and employee communications in technology or engineering sectors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high‑stakes projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, especially for technical content.
• Strong organizational and relationship‑building abilities.
• Experience with executive visibility programs and employee engagement initiatives is highly desirable.

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 ("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.

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.