Program Manager - Rare Earth Elements & Global Ops

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon is seeking a seasoned Program/Project Manager to lead Rare Earth Element (REE) projects from initiation to delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring on-time, on-budget performance. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and clear communication with leadership.

You will drive collaboration across supply chain, engineering, and operations in a hybrid on-site setting, delivering results that influence strategic direction and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires 15+ years in project/program management with cross-functional leadership.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data for decision making.
• Effective verbal and written communication with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rare Earth Element (REE) programs related projects to solve complex business problems.
• Build solutions that will improve REE business processes and support critical business strategies.
• Provide actionable insights for management to influence 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.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree +15+ years

Master’s degree +12+ years

Tools

PMP

CAPM

Scrum Master

PRINCE2

Job description

Lam Research in Oregon is seeking a seasoned Program/Project Manager to lead Rare Earth Element (REE) projects from initiation to delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring on-time, on-budget performance. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and clear communication with leadership.

You will drive collaboration across supply chain, engineering, and operations in a hybrid on-site setting, delivering results that influence strategic direction and business outcomes.