NPI Materials Program Manager 4

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

2d•$104,000 - $231,000•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. As a Technical Program Manager at Lam, you are not just overseeing projects—you’re orchestrating breakthroughs in support of developing and releasing new products. You lead cross-functional teams through successful project execution, blending your technical excellence with strategic planning to deliver new or upgraded products. Your role is vital, owning technical projects from initiation through delivery using your expertise in planning, directing, and monitoring schedules and budgets. In this role, you directly contribute to successful sourcing, supplier ramp readiness, and meeting cost objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience; or a PhD with 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
6+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating leadership and influence skills to deliver results.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to present to audiences at all levels in the Company.
Program Management experience in a similar role.
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Power Point and SAP.
Ability to read and interpret product Bill of Materials (BOMs).

Nice To Haves

Experience in or knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor equipment operations, or related industries is a plus.
Knowledge of program management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
Supply chain knowledge, especially for critical commodities as related to sourcing decisions and cost strategies.
Technical background, preferably in the semiconductor industry, and Etch, Deposition, Clean equipment product knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the optimization or creation of technical product offerings, processes, or programs, developing project plans, aligning teams, managing risk, and driving projects through release.
Form and lead cross-functional teams (comprised of Supply Chain, Operations, and other members as required) to define sourcing strategies and sourcing plans for new products, including recommendations for new supplier selection and evaluation as part of the Pilot Organization.
Serve as a single point of contact to the Supply Chain team to confirm supplier readiness in terms of production capacity and approved critical parts manufacturing prior to key product milestones.
Manage the transition of new products from pilot production to volume production.
Using software tools, perform regular cost rollups and analyze product cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost targets, and manage the product cost roadmap prior to production release.
Work collaboratively with supply chain and engineering stakeholders; develop supplier selection processes for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted costs; create and deliver presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of should-cost or cost allocation and recognizes opportunities to improve product design for cost, quality, and delivery through early supplier involvement.
Provide feedback to engineering on DFx (cost, manufacturability).
Successfully navigate multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Run Continuous Improvement projects, from inception to impactful results.