Program/Project Manager

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Tualatin, Oregon, seeks a Pilot Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee tool-type level programs in a high-tech R&D manufacturing space. You will coordinate timelines, requirements, and risk mitigation to meet safety, production, and Lam’s objectives while modeling Lam’s core values.

Responsibilities include project planning and forecasting, developing executable manufacturing plans, forecasting router length, build hours and resources, ensuring readiness, and aligning launches

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• 6+ years of project or program management experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to interpret and utilize data for decision support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and forecast projects; develop executable manufacturing plans for Pilot Manufacturing modules.
• Forecast router length, build hours, and resource requirements using historical data.
• Identify risks early and define mitigation plans; communicate impacts to management and fulfillment.
• Ensure accuracy of digital planning tools and systems of record; serve as source of capacity data.
• Own on-time module launch execution; ensure modules are preloaded into systems of record.
• Coordinate material availability and readiness with Planning; support release-to-manufacturing decisions.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience

Tools

Gantt charts

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 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

Tualatin Pilot Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for overseeing specific tool type level programs in a high-tech research and development manufacturing space. Manufacturing Project Managers are expected to coordinate project (BEN level) timelines, schedules, unique requirements, and eliminate potential risks to meet Lam’s safety, production and organizational objectives and to be an exemplar of Lam’s core values through professional conduct.

What You’ll Do

• Project Planning & Forecasting
• Develop and maintain executable manufacturing plans for modules launched in Pilot Manufacturing.
• Forecast router length, build hours, and resource requirements using historical data.
• Identify risks early, define mitigation plans, and communicate impacts to Management and Order Fulfillment.
• Ensure the accuracy of digital planning tools (e.g., Gantt charts, systems of record).
• Serve as the source of record for capacity and resource requirements.
• Launch Readiness
• Own on‑time module launch execution aligned to defined launch milestones.
• Ensure upcoming modules are preloaded into systems of record.
• Coordinate initial release of critical‑path components and confirm factory readiness.
• Support release‑to‑manufacturing decisions through data‑driven readiness inputs.
• Work in Progress (WIP) Execution
• Drive plans to achieve key milestones (Integration, Test Start, MCD).
• Rapidly respond to and elevate issues impacting module progress, including material shortages and engineering changes.
• Coordinate across functions to resolve risks, align mitigations, and hold owners accountable.
• Facilitate non‑Pilot personnel work within Pilot Manufacturing as required.
• Support material availability and issuance in partnership with Planning.
• Program Sustainment & Transition
• Provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes and operational policies.
• Serve as the Pilot Manufacturing point of contact for cross‑functional team meetings and program development activities.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure transition build deliverables are met in Manufacturing and Test.
• Maintain ongoing risk assessment and escalation for slotted record changes, OBCs, and transition milestones.

Minimum Qualifications

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of related experience in project management or program management
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to interpret and utilize data for decision support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor industry or global supplier experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.

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.

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.