NPI Program Manager 4

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

As Project Manager at Lam, you will play a pivotal role in driving projects/programs for Global Supply Chain Management’s Technology Commodity team. You’ll be at the forefront of project initiation through delivery, using your expertise to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. In this role, you will directly contribute to the smooth rollout of Lam’s New Product Integration (NPI) supply chain programs and projects by delivering strategic direction on resource alignment, prioritizing strategies, managing project progress and performance, and handling stakeholder expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Execute the strategy developed by commodity leads, gaining alignment and motivating and engaging both internal and external stakeholders to fulfill project objectives.
• Drive cross-functional projects and recurring activities to ensure the successful transition of alternative material qualifications and implementations.
• Manage the transfer of complex semiconductor WFE components from prototype status to production status by interfacing with technical design teams, production readiness teams, and suppliers.
• Manage Lam expectations through an in-depth knowledge of supplier processes and by assisting design teams with knowledge of supplier capabilities and limitations.
• Assess project risks and drive mitigation activities.
• Manage project-specific supply chain readiness and communicate status.
• Build rapport and collaborative relationships with assigned suppliers to ensure accountability systems are in place, operating models meet the needs of both organizations, and NPI capability roadmaps are aligned.
• Operate across boundaries and prioritize organizational activities to achieve best‑in‑class results.
• Develop and present meaningful and impactful messages to a wide array of internal and external audiences.
• Monitor work from project initiation through completion, providing support and direction, and escalating issues until resolved or mitigated.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field with 8 years of related experience; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or 3 years with a Ph.D.
• Five years of related experience in project management or program management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, agile, tolerant of ambiguity, and self-driven.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor industry or global supplier experience.
• Experience interfacing with or managing relationships with external suppliers.
• Technical acumen or interest in technology that enables productive relationships with technical design teams.
• Knowledge of the process steps involved in the production of complex subassemblies or complex metal machining.
• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.
  
  

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $92,000.00 - $211,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

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.