Workmanship Quality Ops Program Lead (Hybrid)

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work model

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Business Operations Program Manager in Fremont, CA. You will own the Workmanship Quality operating model, lead cross-functional programs, and drive data-driven governance across regions to improve performance and reliability.

You will coordinate with multiple groups to ensure accountability, timely milestones, and executive reporting, shaping scalable, repeatable outcomes in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience.
• Experience in field operations, quality programs, or non-conformance management is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs spanning multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the end-to-end Workmanship Quality (WQ) operating model from issue intake through governance and closure.
• Define interim and future-state processes for system-of-record transitions and cutover planning.
• Establish accountability models, governance cadence, and escalation paths focused on systemic improvement and repeat prevention.
• Provide executive-ready insights, decision materials, and governance updates to drive improvements across regions and teams.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Program governance

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years

Master's degree + 8 years

PhD + 5 years

Job description

Lam Research is seeking a Business Operations Program Manager in Fremont, CA. You will own the Workmanship Quality operating model, lead cross-functional programs, and drive data-driven governance across regions to improve performance and reliability.

You will coordinate with multiple groups to ensure accountability, timely milestones, and executive reporting, shaping scalable, repeatable outcomes in a fast-paced, on-site environment.