NPI Materials Program Manager 4

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Technical Program Manager to orchestrate breakthroughs in bringing new products to life. You’ll lead cross-functional teams through project execution, blending technical excellence with strategic planning to deliver products from initiation through delivery.

You will own schedules and budgets, contribute to supplier ramp readiness, and help meet cost objectives. This hybrid role offers collaboration on-site with flexibility for remote work and requires strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or equivalent.
• 6+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee optimization or creation of technical product offerings and programs, with project plans and risk management.
• Lead cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies and plans for new products, including supplier selection.
• Serve as single point of contact to confirm supplier readiness in terms of production capacity and critical parts.
• Manage transition of new products from pilot to volume production.
• Use cost analysis tools to drive corrective actions and meet cost targets.
• Collaborate with supply chain and engineering on supplier selection and risk management.
• Present cost and program updates to executives and stakeholders.
• Identify should-cost opportunities and provide DFx feedback to design teams.
• Navigate multiple projects in a dynamic environment and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive presentation

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

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

As a Technical Program Manager at Lam, you are not just overseeing projects—you’re orchestrating breakthroughs in support of developing and releasing new products. You lead cross-functional teams through successful project execution, blending your technical excellence with strategic planning to deliver new or upgraded products. Your role is vital, owning technical projects from initiation through delivery using your expertise in planning, directing, and monitoring schedules and budgets. In this role, you directly contribute to successful sourcing, supplier ramp readiness, and meeting cost objectives.

What you’ll do

• Over-see the optimization or creation of technical product offerings, processes, or programs, developing project plans, aligning teams, managing risk, and driving projects through release.
• Form and lead cross-functional teams (comprised of Supply Chain, Operations, and other members as required) to define sourcing strategies and sourcing plans for new products, including recommendations for new supplier selection and evaluation as part of the Pilot Organization.
• Serve as a single point of contact to the Supply Chain team to confirm supplier readiness in terms of production capacity and approved critical parts manufacturing prior to key product milestones.
• Manage the transition of new products from pilot production to volume production.
• Using software tools, perform regular cost rollups and analyze product cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost targets, and manage the product cost roadmap prior to production release.
• Work collaboratively with supply chain and engineering stakeholders; develop supplier selection processes for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
• Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted costs; create and deliver presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of should-cost or cost allocation and recognizes opportunities to improve product design for cost, quality, and delivery through early supplier involvement.
• Provide feedback to engineering on DFx (cost, manufacturability).
• Successfully navigate multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Run Continuous Improvement projects, from inception to impactful results.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience; or a PhD with 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating leadership and influence skills to deliver results.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to present to audiences at all levels in the Company.
• Program Management experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Power Point and SAP.
• Ability to read and interpret product Bill of Materials (BOMs).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in or knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor equipment operations, or related industries is a plus.
• Knowledge of program management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
• Supply chain knowledge, especially for critical commodities as related to sourcing decisions and cost strategies.
• Technical background, preferably in the semiconductor industry, and Etch, Deposition, Clean equipment product knowledge is a plus.

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 remote 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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $104,000 - Max $231,000.

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.