Senior Program Manager (IT and Manufacturing)

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lam Research is looking for a Senior IT Program Manager with strong experience delivering complex IT programs in a manufacturing environment. This role leads large, multi‑project initiatives supporting plant operations, digital transformation, and enterprise IT enablement. The ideal candidate brings deep program management expertise, strong manufacturing domain knowledge, and the ability to partner effectively with business and IT leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
15+ years of IT project and/or program management experience
Proven experience delivering IT programs in manufacturing or industrial environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems (MES, ERP, infrastructure, OT/IT)
Experience managing large budgets, vendors, and cross‑functional teams

Nice To Haves

PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar certification
Experience with Industry 4.0, smart factory, automation, IoT, or cloud initiatives
Global manufacturing or multi‑site delivery experience

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of large, complex IT programs supporting manufacturing, supply chain, and operations
Manage multiple interdependent projects across MES, ERP (e.g., SAP), infrastructure, cybersecurity, OT/IT integration, data, and automation
Develop and execute program roadmaps aligned to manufacturing and enterprise IT strategy
Establish program governance, milestones, KPIs, and executive reporting
Manage program budgets, resource plans, vendors, and system integrators
Identify and mitigate program‑level risks, including operational, cybersecurity, and change impacts
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT stakeholders
Drive change management, standardization, and continuous improvement across plants and sites