Technical Program Manager 5, Digital Transformation

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Manufacturing Process Specialist to lead SAP-based process modernization across order fulfillment and execution. You will shape and execute the roadmap for Production Planning, PP/DS, and related configurations in engineer-to-order and configure-to-order settings.

The role requires strong problem-solving, architecture discipline, and the ability to influence stakeholders globally. A track record of SAP ERP implementations and cross-functional delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related.
• 8+ years leading SAP Order Execution, Production Planning & Production Control in engineer-to-order and configure-to-order environments.
• Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA implementations focusing on SAP Production Planning.
• Experience with SAP MRP, Production Versions, PP/DS, Order Routings, and Production Orders.
• Experience integrating SAP Production Planning with MES and Quality Management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations in complex industrial equipment or semiconductor environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across organizational levels.
• PM/PRINCE2/Scrum certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify process improvement opportunities and deliver SAP-enabled solutions for Production Control and Production Planning in ETO/CTO environments.
• Lead solution design and implementation for complex Variant Configuration models, Super BOMs, and related SAP components across SAP S/4HANA/ECC.
• Support SAP ECC transition and roadmap to SAP S/4HANA including cutover planning and deployment support.
• Integrate SAP Production Planning with PLM, MES, Quality Management, and warehouse execution to ensure data integrity and end-to-end execution.
• Collaborate with global planning, operations, IT, and partners to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Support testing, go-live activities, and post-go-live optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance adoption, solution quality, and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

PP/DS

MRP (Material Requirements Planning)

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Office of Digital Transformation at Lam Research is responsible for creating next-generation business processes and accelerating enterprise-wide technology adoption. The Manufacturing Process Specialist role is a unique opportunity to help transform a market-leading semiconductor company as it scales for current and future growth during a pivotal period for the industry.

The impact you’ll make

This role is designed for a structured problem-solver with a strong drive to resolve complex business and technology challenges. The successful candidate will thrive in ambiguity, bring the technical rigor required to navigate sophisticated process and system architecture topics, and influence stakeholders effectively across the organization.

As a Manufacturing Process Specialist in Lam's Digital Transformation program, you will help shape and execute the roadmap for modernizing Lam's order fulfillment and execution capabilities. As part of the Office of Digital Transformation, you will play a critical role in developing scalable business processes, enabling integrated solutions, and accelerating technology adoption across the company. Your work will help enhance employee and customer experience, improve operational efficiency, and increase overall productivity while supporting Lam through an unprecedented period of growth and transformation.

What you’ll do

• Process Architecture: Identify process improvement opportunities and deliver innovative solutions for Production Control and Production Planning processes in engineer-to-order and configure-to-order environments across SAP S/4 Production Planning, PP/DS, and integrated upstream and downstream planning and order execution processes.
• Solution Design: Lead solution design and implementation activities involving complex Variant Configuration models, Super BOMs, Super Routings/BOP, Production Versions, PP/DS, Order BOMs, Order Routings, Order Change Management, MCN management, and ECN management on BOMs across SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC environments.
• System Transition: Support current SAP ECC environments while helping define and execute the roadmap for transition to SAP S/4HANA, including business cutover strategy, readiness planning, and deployment support.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Integrate SAP Production Planning with PLM, MES, Quality Management, and warehouse execution capabilities to ensure order data integrity, process reliability, and end-to-end execution efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with global planning, operations, business stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party implementation partners to translate business requirements into scalable, sustainable SAP-enabled solutions.
• Testing and Deployment: Support system integration testing, user acceptance testing, end-to-end scenario validation, defect triage, cutover preparation, deployment activities, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide post-go-live support and drive ongoing optimization to improve process adoption, solution quality, operational scalability, and business outcomes.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience leading or supporting end-to-end SAP Order Execution, Production Planning & Production Control, PP/DS and manufacturing transformation processes in engineer-to-order and configure-to-order environments.
• Experience with at least two full lifecycle SAP ERP implementations, upgrades, or major deployment programs involving SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA, with a strong focus on the SAP Production Planning module.
• Experience with SAP Material Requirements Planning, Production Versions, PP/DS, Order Routings, Production Order lifecycle, and related manufacturing master data.
• Experience integrating SAP Production Planning with
• Manufacturing Execution Systems and Quality Management.
• Extended Warehouse Management for production supply and receiving processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, preferably in complex industrial equipment, semiconductor equipment, or similar assembly-line environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Strategic thinker and self-starter with strong ownership, accountability, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $114,000.00 - $253,000.00.

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.