Technical Program Manager 3

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam’s etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Product Change Program Manager at Lam, you are not just overseeing projects – you’re orchestrating breakthroughs in support of Product Change Management. You’ll create, maintain, and enforce centralized standards, promote reuse and forward-compatibility in design changes, and be relied upon for expertise in change management. 

What You’ll Do

• Scope and execute project requests and provide support to upstream and downstream partners for the furtherance of projects for the Product Option Architecture (POA).
• Provide end item creation and bill of materials maintenance.
• Successfully navigate multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Provide support to teams needing subject matter expertise for POA.
• Take ownership and accountability for the success of projects and cross-functional teams to ensure program schedules, performance metrics, and delivery meet business requirements on time and within budget.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects from inception to impactful results.
• Perform data collection and statistical analysis, and report results to inform program schedules and deliverables.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to continuously improve processes and inspire alignment.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating influence skills to deliver results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to audiences at all levels in the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of change management methodologies is required.
• CAD experience, particularly with CREO and Teamcenter, is a bonus.
• SAP experience or familiarity with another ERP system is preferred.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools, including MS Project, QuickBase, Visio, Planner, MS Teams, or equivalent, is essential.
• Knowledge of program management methods and experience in product development and release (PDR) procedures is necessary. Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2 are required.
• Experience in or knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor equipment operations, or related industries is a plus. Lean Six Sigma methodology or certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) is also a plus.

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.

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