Technical Program Manager 3

Lam Research Corporation; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation in Oregon seeks a technical program manager to drive new product programs from Pilot to high-volume manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape schedules and budgets, and partner with Global Supply Chain to optimize costs and lead times.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in program management or 3+ years in continuous improvement, with strong communication and risk management skills. Hybrid on-site Flex work with substantial on-site collaboration is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s with 3+ years.
• PhD with no prior professional experience is also acceptable.
• 3+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and influencing results.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes requirements, costs and schedule targets; plans activities and resources; manages the program lifecycle.
• Develops and executes program plans; meets performance, cost, schedule and supply chain targets.
• Assesses risks and drives mitigation as part of the program plan.
• Monitors programs from initiation to release; escalates issues until resolved.
• Prepares executive reviews and risk management reviews.
• Develop cost reduction roadmaps; transition to high-volume manufacturing.
• Develop supplier ramp readiness assessments and lead time reduction plans.
• Identify capable suppliers and document qualification with Supply Chain.
• Drive cross-product cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

PM tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD with no experience

Tools

MS Project

QuickBase

Office Timeline

Job description

The group you’ll be a part ofThe 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 makeTransform engineering innovation into volume-ready wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) products by driving cost-effective supplier sourcing strategies, optimizing supply chain lead times, and ensuring seamless supply chain readiness—enabling a high-quality transition from Pilot manufacturing to high-volume manufacturing with agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Part of a dynamic team to create LAM's new products in a fast-paced NPI environment. Monitors the new product program from initiation through delivery, including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project (i.e. product) is on schedule and within budget constraints. Executes responsibilities in a global, matrix type organization.What you’ll doCore responsibilities include the following:Establishes requirements, costs, and schedule targets; plans activities, assembles the team and other critical resources; and manages the new product program through the product life cycle as defined by LAM’s Product Development & Release (PDR) process.Develops, defines and executes program plans. Is responsible for meeting the program objectives including performance, cost, schedule, budget targets and supply chain deliverables.Assesses program risks and drives mitigation activities as part of the program plan.Monitors work of programs from initiation through release providing support and direction. Escalate issues until resolved or mitigated.Prepares and presents program executive reviews and PDR risk management reviews.Develop cost reduction roadmaps to meet product cost targets.Work with Lam’s Global Supply Chain to develop sourcing strategies and sourcing plans to meet cost and lead time targets.Transition of the new product from Pilot Manufacturing to High Volume Manufacturing.Develop and implement suppliers ramp readiness assessments, critical parts management plans, lead time reduction plans and risk mitigation plans.Identifies capable suppliers for new technical requirements/ manufacturing processes/ materials.Drives early supplier/ mfg. process qualification in collaboration with Supply Chain.Identifies/ documents Supply Chain Risk gaps & drives mitigations.Executes on cross product cost reduction opportunities.This is an On-Site Flex position, meaning you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site, in Tualatin, Oregon, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week.Who we’re looking forBachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.3+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating influence skills to deliver results.Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to audiences at all levels in the Company.Preferred qualificationsExperience in or knowledge of Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries is a plus.Experience in or knowledge of dielectric film deposition techniques (ALD, PECVD, etc).Experience with and proven results using Artificial Intelligence (Copilot, Chat GPT, Claude, etc).Knowledge of Program Management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology or certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) is a plus.Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project methodologies.Familiarity with project management software and tools including MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent.Knowledge of Change Management methodologies is a plus.Our commitmentWe 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.#LI-SC1Our Perks and BenefitsAt 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.