Technical Program Manager 4

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 Pilot Operations organization is a dynamic, flexible, and innovative team focused on enabling fast, high-quality, and competitively differentiated transitions of new products to our volume manufacturing partners. The Transitions Program Manager plays a critical role within the team, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive successful product transitions.

What you’ll do

• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and manufacturing operations.
• Expertise in structured problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive solutions.
• Understanding of quality standards and on-time delivery expectations.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Lead executive presentations and Phase Gate Reviews.
• Lead, coach, and collaborate with cross-functional global teams.
• Apply business knowledge across operations, sales, product management, and engineering while driving continuous improvement.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment, manage competing priorities, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with 8+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering or technical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of program or project management experience.
• Experience in Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, NPD, or NPI.
• Proven leadership experience with phase-gate program management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and structured problem-solving skills, including PSDM.
• Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project and Planview.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• Project management certification, such as PMP.
• Six Sigma certification.

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. #LI-RW1 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.