Program/Project Manager 4

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

23h

About The Position

The Quality Program Manager supports Global Operations Quality AOP programs by leading cross-functional teams and delivering new or upgraded quality processes. The role owns quality projects from initiation through delivery, including planning, directing, and monitoring schedules and budgets. It serves as a central execution and integration point across organizations, ensuring quality initiatives are delivered with discipline and measurable outcomes. The manager oversees quality programs from problem definition through project planning, team alignment, risk management, and release. The position partners with stakeholders on process and system requirements, leads continuous improvement work, analyzes data, tracks KPIs, maintains progress reporting and dashboards, supports change management, and communicates execution status and risks to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of experience; or a master’s degree with 6+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of related project management or program management experience.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
Analytical skills to interpret and use data for decision support.
Ability to work independently within cross-functional teams, proactively driving actions, follow-ups, and decisions without day-to-day supervision.
Minimum BS in any discipline; MS preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor equipment operations or related industries.
Knowledge of Agile and/or Waterfall program management methodologies.
Experience with quality projects and processes.
Project management certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master.
Lean Six Sigma methodology experience or certification, such as Green Belt or Black Belt.
Expertise with project management software and tools such as MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent.
Experience with change management methodologies.

Responsibilities

Oversee quality programs from problem definition through project planning, team alignment, risk management, and release.
Manage cross-functional execution across Product Groups, CSBG, Global Operations teams (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics), Field Quality, and Analytics teams.
Own project and cross-functional team outcomes, ensuring schedules, performance metrics, and deliverables meet business requirements on time and within budget.
Partner with stakeholders to understand process and system requirements and deliver enhancements aligned with AOP objectives.
Lead continuous improvement projects from inception through results.
Collect data, perform statistical analysis, and report results to inform program schedules and deliverables.
Coach and train teams on project objectives, process methodologies, and quality project best practices.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders to contribute to enhancements and project deliverables and align on execution.
Track program KPIs and milestones aligned with Global Operations Quality AOP and KPIs.
Maintain dashboards and reports, such as Power BI, to provide leadership visibility into progress, risks, and trends.
Ensure reporting data is accurate, consistent, and audit-ready.
Deliver program change management that supports sustainable, long-term success.
Prepare materials for accountability reviews, Operations Reviews, and leadership updates.
Communicate execution status and risks clearly to senior leadership, stakeholders, and project teams.
Escalate issues that put execution at risk and propose mitigation options.
Drive KPI-focused execution and follow-through using quality systems and structured problem-solving methodologies.