US Real Estate Manager

Lam Research; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research seeks a Strategic Portfolio & Transaction Manager to lead real estate planning and transactional strategies for US locations. You will manage portfolio data, forecast demand, and coordinate with GWS, legal, and finance to optimize site selection.

You will present multiple scenarios using data insights, drive cross-functional engagement, and ensure strategic alignment while occasionally traveling for initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–10 years in real estate planning or business strategy using data to drive decisions.
• Experience influencing executive leaders on planning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead review, proposal, and contractual strategies for US locations.
• Manage real estate portfolio data to forecast demand and transactions.
• Present scenarios with cost, schedule, and flexibility considerations.
• Oversee site due diligence with cross-functional teams and external brokers.
• Foster a collaborative environment and promote best practices.
• Develop, drive, and monitor US real estate decisions; travel as needed.

Skills

Real estate planning

Business strategy

Data analysis

Executive presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

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: Oct 6, 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85085

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you'll be a part of

T he Strategic Portfolio & Transaction Manager will be responsible for leading review, proposal, and contractual strategies to satisfy some of Lam's existing and expanding business locations. Primary focus will be US locations, potential future responsibility in other regions.

What you'll do

• You will manage the r eal estate portfolio and understand its key data (market, size, owner, expiration date, etc.) to maintain and respond to Business Units' and GWS Occupancy & Planning's forecasted real estate demand and execute transactions.
• You will use data, insights, and strong problem-solving skills to present multiple scenarios to the team with an understanding of commitment to quality, cost, schedule, and flexibility to ensur e we optimize decision making.
• You will oversee site due diligence and work with our cross-functional partners like GWS Space Planning, Project Management and Facilities teams, Legal, Finance, Risk , EHS - and external consultants, such as real estate brokers, to further qualify candidate locations and advise / build alignment from key stakeholders to ensure strategic and best plans.
• Cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and productive work environment that fosters both consistent best practices and creative solutions.
• You will help develop, drive, and monitor the success of all US real estate decisions.
• Occasional business travel required.

Who we're looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in real estate planning or business strategy using data to drive business decisions.
• Experience collaborating with, presenting to, and influencing executive leaders on planning solutions.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in developing long-term real estate solutions across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable processes across various engagement types / with different collaborators.
• Data analysis / data management experience with the ability to work with a variety of metrics, numbers, and information from multiple sources, so outputs can help guide unbiased solutions.
• Ability to collaborate and drive cross-functional engagement and respect