Project Manager 4

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Program Manager to drive Customer Change Control projects from initiation to delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage BOM changes, and track KPI deliverables. The role focuses on maintaining records, guiding deviations, and driving continuous improvement in a global context.

The candidate should have strong experience in program management, lifecycle analysis, and SAP MM/SD, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; 8 years’ experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and support decisions.
• Knowledge of lifecycle analysis, Product Change Notification, and Obsolescence Management.
• Proficiency in SAP MM/SD and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive program delivery on time and within budget.
• Maintain BOM change records and supplier changes, guiding deviations from process of record.
• Prepare change notifications and KPI deliverables for CCC, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
• Interface with CCC, Product Management, Spares, and Customer Services to track engineering changes.
• Own Key Product Indicators (KPI) and deliverables for the group.
• Initiate new programs to support strategic direction and CIP.
• Receive minimal day-to-day instruction and perform day-to-day tasks independently.

Skills

Cross-functional coord

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Lifecycle analysis

Product Change Notification

Obsolescence Mgmt

Supply Chain Mgmt

SAP MM

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; 8 years’ experience

Tools

SAP MM/SD

MS Office Suite

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

The Program Manager has a pivotal role in driving projects for the Customer Change Control group. 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.

What you’ll do

• Controlled implementation of changes to the Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Analyses reports and metrics to maintain the process of record for customer, reconciles data variances and uses that information to guide the identification of deviations from process of record, and develops a plan with the team to inform customer of upcoming changes.
• Works with cross-functional team to maintain change records for supplier changes, supplier POR changes, and obsolescence requests.
• Interfaces with CCC team, Supply Chain, Product Management, Spares, Manufacturing Operations, and Customer Services business group to track engineering changes.
• Own Key Product Indicators (KPI) and deliverables of the group.
• Prepares part change notifications based on problem statement and proposed solution.
• Self‑motivated individual contributor with the ability to receive little instruction on day‑to‑day tasks and general instructions on new assignments.
• Initiates new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization and engage in Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP).

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field with 8 years of related experience; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or 3 years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to interpret and utilize data to support decisions.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in life cycle analysis, Product Change Notification, Component Obsolescence Management, and Supply Chain Management. Problem Solving & Decision Making – Proactively identifies problems and drives solutions and makes decisions that are based on the values and principles of the organization.
• Proven experience in Program Management and Project Management in technical or operations programs. Good understanding of BOM (Bill of Material) structure.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and SD, MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Proven stakeholder management skills in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate cross‑functionally with a desire to work as part of a global team with high a degree of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Semiconductor industry or global supplier experience 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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $92,000‑ Max $211,000. 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.