Senior Manager - Cloud and Automation

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

The Global Information Systems Group is dedicated to the success of Lam through providing best-in-class and innovative information system solutions and services. Together, we support users globally with data, information, and systems to achieve their business objectives. 

The Impact You’ll Make

Plans and coordinates all aspects of internal information system-specific projects from initiation to delivery. Projects often involve network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, PC deployment and the like. Coordinates work performed by IT staff and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity.

What You’ll Do

Senior Manager – Cloud and Automation

The Senior Manager Cloud and Automation role is pivotal in spearheading our company's digital transformation journey. The individual in this role will be instrumental in driving critical initiatives that shape the future of our technological landscape, ensuring that our systems are scalable, efficient, and future-proof.

As the Senior Manager, you will have the unique chance to lead and inspire a globally distributed team of technology experts, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development. Your contributions will be key to enhancing our digital capabilities, enabling us to stay ahead in a rapidly changing digital world. This role offers a platform to showcase your strategic vision, technical prowess, and program management skills, making a lasting impact on the organization and the industry at large.

• Lead globally distributed technology teams through programs and projects that create, enhance or maintain applications platforms
• Support business objectives by providing technology solutions ensuring proper structure and processes are in place
• Set the direction for different teams to drive digital transformation and oversee the execution. This requires making business cases, securing budgets and BU alignment, planning staffing, and leading the execution with focus on efficiency (automation) and scale (repeatability)
• Engage with business leaders to understand business priorities and translate these needs into executable solutions, while managing expectations.
• Lead evaluation and recommendation of software products and services in line with business and financial (TCO) goals.
• Accountable for end-to-end ownership of applications platforms that include but not limited to differentiating LOB applications, mobile apps, and cloud-based solutions
• Manages budget, resource capacity plans and work schedules for the team.
• Builds a high performing team, elevates the team’s skills aligned to Digital Transformation needs and individual goals.

Who We’re Looking For

• Over 15 years of IT experience, with a preference for candidates holding an Information Systems Technology degree from an accredited university. A post-graduate degree is desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the full SDLC, with expertise in application and service development, implementation, and support.
• Advanced understanding of cloud architecture and experience leading cloud transformation initiatives.
• 5-8 years of direct people management and team development experience
• Demonstrated ability to engage with executive management and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrates a strong capacity for flexibility and adaptability, with a keen willingness to learn and empower teams to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Experience in managing IT outsourcing vendors, including SLA and performance management.
• Proven program management skills for large-scale enterprise projects
• Practical experience in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, guiding teams through cloud solution selection, implementation, and support
• Expertise to deliver business solutions in conformance with best-in-class security and resiliency standards
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, with a focus on developing scalable, performant, and resilient application architectures with focus on CI-CD automations
• Extensive background in developing solutions using .Net, C#, Xamarin, Java, J2EE, SQL Server, among other technologies
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, with the agility to adjust to changing priorities across diverse clientele
• Proven ability to establish operational plans with mid-term impact, upholding standards that drive high performance and execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in the semiconductor industry, particularly in Manufacturing and Engineering roles
• Solid grasp of financial and accounting principles, with experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Comprehensive understanding of Profit & Loss (P&L) practices and their influence on business decisions and strategic planning
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering, preferably within a high-tech context

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.