Sr. Mgr, Technical Program Mgmt

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

3d•$146,000 - $311,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lam Research’s Sr. Manager, NPI (New Product Introduction) Materials leads Technical Program Managers and Project Managers through product development, from R&D through the transition to volume manufacturing. The role ensures that Product Development and Release (PDR) deliverables are completed with high quality and within program timelines. It is part of the Global Operations Group, which brings together information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing to support Lam’s global business operations and growth. The position is accountable for establishing a materials supply chain that meets product performance, cost, quality, capacity, and delivery requirements. It serves as a liaison between Product, Engineering, and Supply Chain, handles escalations, supports sourcing and supplier selection, manages material shortages and pilot-build part introductions, and addresses cost discrepancies. The role also influences product design through expertise in manufacturability, testing, supply chain, and cost, and may manage NPI PDR programs directly as a material program manager. This is an on-site-flex role requiring at least three days per week in the office. The listed salary range applies to applicants who reside or work on-site in California’s San Francisco Bay Area. Salary offers depend on factors including location, level, education, training, skills, experience, and internal comparisons. Lam states that it offers a comprehensive set of benefits, without listing specific benefits in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
At least eight years of operations management experience in semiconductor, automotive, or heavy machinery industries.
Proven leadership of cross-functional teams working on highly complex projects.
Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Expertise in executive verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities as related to cost structure.
Supply-chain knowledge, especially regarding critical commodities, sourcing decisions, and cost strategies.
Willingness and ability to work on-site on a flexible schedule, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Leadership skills, strategic thinking, attention to detail for tactical execution, and strong people and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
MBA.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Technical Program Managers and Project Managers through product development from R&D to volume manufacturing transition, ensuring PDR deliverables are completed with high quality and within program timelines.
Establish a materials supply chain that meets performance, cost, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery requirements for Lam Research products.
Serve as the point of contact for Product group escalations to Supply Chain and liaise between Engineering Product Management and Supply Chain functions.
Work cross-functionally in a matrix organization with internal customers, including high-level executives.
Select, develop, and retain an inclusive, achievement-oriented team capable of working agilely, managing risk, and applying systemic problem solving.
Influence product design using expertise in manufacturability, testing, supply chain, and cost.
Lead the team in resolving material shortages and enabling new-part introductions for pilot builds.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering stakeholders to develop supplier-selection processes for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply-chain risks for sourcing decisions.
Resolve discrepancies between cost targets and quoted costs, and present information to program executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
Apply understanding of should-cost or cost allocation and identify opportunities to improve product design for cost, quality, and delivery through early supplier involvement.
Manage NPI PDR programs as an individual material program manager when required.