ERG Senior Manager

Lam Research • Fremont, CA

5d • $137,000 - $287,000

About The Position

Lam Research is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Manager of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to lead and evolve our global ERG ecosystem. This role will elevate ERGs from community-based networks to business-aligned capability builders that strengthen inclusion, engagement, leadership development, and talent outcomes. This leader will serve as a connector across regions, functions, and leadership, ensuring ERGs are globally aligned, regionally relevant, and deeply integrated into Lam’s culture and growth strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field with 15+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience; or equivalent experience
• 8–10+ years of experience in HR, Learning & Development, Inclusion & Belonging, or related fields
• Proven experience leading or scaling ERG or community-based programs in a global organization
• Experience working across regions, cultures, and complex stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels

Nice To Haves

• Connector and collaborator who builds trust across diverse groups
• Strategic thinker with a strong bias for action
• Passion for developing people, strengthening culture, and enabling belonging at scale

Responsibilities

• ERG Strategy & Governance
• Reimagine a global ERG strategy aligned to Lam’s Inclusion & Diversity and talent priorities.
• Review and update governance, standards, and operating rhythms to ensure consistency, scalability, and impact.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and ERG leads to align ERG priorities with enterprise goals.
• Evolve ERGs into platforms that support leadership development, mentoring, and capability building.
• Program Leadership & Elevation
• Drive the modernization and elevation of ERGs, from engagement forums to high-impact talent and culture accelerators.
• Design and scale global ERG programs (e.g., leadership experiences, speaker series, mentoring, community impact).
• Ensure ERGs contribute to key initiatives such as onboarding, career development, and employee engagement.
• Global Connectivity & Community Building
• Serve as the central connector across ERGs, regions, and business units.
• Build strong partnerships with regional leaders to ensure cultural relevance and local activation.
• Foster collaboration across ERGs to drive cross-community impact and shared learning.
• Leader Enablement & Capability Building
• Coach and support ERG leaders with tools, frameworks, and development opportunities.
• Create playbooks, toolkits, and training to strengthen ERG leadership effectiveness.
• Position ERG leadership as a development pathway for high-potential talent.
• Measurement & Impact
• Define and track KPIs tied to engagement, retention, internal mobility, and leadership development.
• Leverage data and insights to continuously improve ERG effectiveness and demonstrate business value.
• Provide executive-level reporting and storytelling on ERG impact.
• Executive & Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with executive sponsors to strengthen visibility, advocacy, and accountability.
• Prepare materials and insights for senior leadership to support ERG initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on inclusion, belonging, and employee engagement strategies.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees