Program/Project Manager 2

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Program/Project Manager to oversee initiatives within Global Operations, driving operational excellence and business process improvements. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage deliverables, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, while communicating progress to leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and effective change management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ 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.
• Graduate eligible role.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and business process improvement projects that address business challenges and support organizational goals.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve operational and business processes while supporting key organizational objectives.
• Provide actionable insights for management to support 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

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business/Engineering

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 Program or Project Manager at Lam, you will support projects and programs that drive operational excellence and business process improvement initiatives within Global Operations. You will be at the forefront of project initiation through delivery, using your expertise to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

In this role, you will contribute to improving operational efficiency, enabling business process improvements, and supporting successful project execution across the organization.

What you’ll do

• Manage operations and business process improvement projects that address business challenges and support organizational goals.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve operational and business processes while supporting key organizational objectives.
• Provide actionable insights for management to support 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.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative Program/Project Manager with strong problem-solving skills and a track record of successfully executing projects. The ideal candidate is motivated to learn, excels at coordinating cross-functional teams, and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires someone who can partner with stakeholders to support project planning and execution, track deliverables, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate progress to project teams and leadership. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with data to support decision-making, facilitating collaboration across functions, and contributing to process improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and business results.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ 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.
• This is a graduate eligible role.

Preferred qualifications

• Semiconductor industry or global supplier experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP or CAPM.
• Continuous improvement certifications in Lean Six Sigma are 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 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.