Project Manager 3

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA seeks a Global Factory Support Team SPOC (Project Manager) to drive cross-functional supply chain initiatives across factories and suppliers, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery that supports worldwide semiconductor innovation.

You will coordinate programs from initiation to delivery, manage non-technical projects with internal customers, forecast, plan, and apply risk mitigation across manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams through meetings and progress measurement activity which bring distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within tolerable risk levels.
• Manage non-technical, supply chain projects using an internal customer perspective, typically from initiation through delivery.
• Provide forecasting, planning and strategic execution support to the supply chain to meet current and future business requirements.
• Lead and participate in cross functional teams to identify material delivery risk to customer orders
• Represent supply chain readiness for manufacturing build and system delivery/shipment
• Develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies, and coordinate root cause corrective actions
• Lead and participate in projects to resolve problems or to support continuous process improvement

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

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

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date: Sep 6, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

Global Factory Support Team SPOC (Project Manager)

Provide crucial supply chain support to Lam factories- this role works across multiple suppliers and commodities to ensure our factories continue to support our customer’s needs -- which feeds worldwide semiconductor innovation.

The right candidate can work independently across boundaries, successfully drive accountability with our internal supply chain partners, while embodying our core values - which include ‘a place where successful people want to work’! We are a company comprised of people who work hard, deliver outstanding results and maintain a sense of humor during even the most challenging times.

The impact you’ll make

As a Program or Project Manager at Lam, you will play a pivotal role in driving projects/programs. You’ll be at the forefront of project initiation through delivery, using your expertise to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure project are completed on time and within budget.

What you’ll do

Pilot Factory Support:

• Coordinate cross-functional teams through meetings and progress measurement activity which bring distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within tolerable risk levels.
• Manage non-technical, supply chain projects using an internal customer perspective, typically from initiation through delivery.
• Provide forecasting, planning and strategic execution support to the supply chain to meet current and future business requirements.
• Lead and participate in cross functional teams to identify material delivery risk to customer orders
• Represent supply chain readiness for manufacturing build and system delivery/shipment
• Develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies, and coordinate root cause corrective actions
• Lead and participate in projects to resolve problems or to support continuous process improvement

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ 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.

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.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $72,000.00 - $170,000.00.

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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