Global Trade Program Manager

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. You will enable Lam’s Global Trade organization to operate with clarity, discipline, and consistency by driving the execution of complex global trade programs and initiatives. Through strong program leadership and cross‑functional coordination, you will help ensure compliance with global trade regulations while translating regulatory and leadership priorities into actionable plans that support business continuity and growth. By integrating efforts across trade compliance, enablement, digital transformation, and regional teams, you will improve visibility, reduce risk, and strengthen the effectiveness and scalability of Lam’s global trade programs.

Requirements

Ability to plan, coordinate, and drive multiple concurrent programs and workstreams, managing dependencies, risks, and priorities across a global portfolio.
Strong discipline in establishing operating cadence, tracking commitments, and ensuring sustained follow‑through.
Ability to understand global trade and regulatory requirements at a level sufficient to translate policy and regulatory intent into executable program plans.
Demonstrates sound judgment in identifying, escalating, and mitigating program and compliance risks.
Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment, influencing outcomes without direct authority.
Builds strong working relationships across Global Trade, Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, Digital Transformation, and regional teams.
Skilled at supporting senior leaders through prioritization, synthesis, and structured execution support.
Ability to distill complex information into clear, executive‑ready communications, including dashboards, summaries, and decision materials.
Strong analytical capability to assess complex issues, identify patterns, and develop practical, scalable solutions.
Uses data and structured thinking to inform decisions, tradeoffs, and recommendations.
Demonstrates the ability to support change adoption, coordinating communications, sequencing initiatives, and tracking implementation progress.
Maintains focus on execution quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
Experience leading or coordinating global trade, compliance, or regulatory programs within a complex, multinational organization
Demonstrated strength in program or portfolio management, including managing multiple concurrent initiatives, dependencies, and cross‑functional stakeholders
Working knowledge of global trade regulations (e.g., import/export controls, customs, sanctions, export licensing) sufficient to translate regulatory requirements into executable program plans
Experience supporting senior leaders through operating cadence, prioritization, executive communications, or Chief‑of‑Staff‑type program responsibilities
Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive‑ready materials, including dashboards, briefings, and decision summaries
Proven ability to work effectively across functions such as Legal, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Digital Transformation, and regional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed environment

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate global trade programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable import, export, customs, and trade regulations while supporting Lam’s business objectives
Manage complex, cross‑functional programs and workstreams across Global Trade, Legal, Logistics, Finance, Digital Transformation, and regional stakeholders, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, and effective execution
Own and coordinate the Global Trade program portfolio, aligning priorities, sequencing initiatives, and managing interdependencies across compliance, enablement, automation, and regional activities
Establish and maintain a disciplined operating cadence for Global Trade programs, including regular status reviews, action tracking, dependency management, and risk and issue escalation
Serve as a strategic program partner to Global Trade leadership by providing Chief‑of‑Staff‑style program support, translating leadership priorities into structured plans, milestones, and sustained follow‑through
Prepare and maintain executive‑ready materials, including dashboards, briefings, decision summaries, and leadership read‑outs to support governance forums and senior stakeholder engagement
Act as a central integration point across Global Trade functions to ensure consistent communication, alignment, and execution of organizational priorities
Translate regulatory strategy, policy changes, and leadership direction into actionable program plans that drive coordinated execution across cross‑functional and regional teams
Support change management and adoption of new trade processes, systems, or policies by coordinating communications, sequencing rollouts, and tracking implementation progress
Identify program risks and gaps, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively surface issues requiring leadership attention