Technical Program Manager 4

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager manages product development programs comprising cross-functional teams. These programs range in scope from field escalations to major product upgrades within a product line. The role executes responsibilities in a matrix type organization. The Technical Program Manager establishes requirements, costs, and schedule targets; plans activities, assembles the team and other critical resources; and manages the program from planning start through production unrestricted release following the PDR guidelines. The role develops, defines and executes program plans and is responsible for meeting the program objectives including performance, cost, schedule, budget targets and deliverables. The Technical Program Manager assesses program risks and drives mitigation activities as part of the program plan, identifies and assures needed resources for projects are committed, and defines and assigns major program roles. The role interfaces with external customers or field-based employees on program matters, as needed. The Technical Program Manager monitors work of program from initiation through release providing support and direction, and escalates issues until resolved or mitigated. The role prepares and presents program executive reviews and PDR risk management reviews. The Technical Program Manager works closely with various departments and organizations as needed, primarily engineering, to ensure the success of the program. The role regularly reports to executive owners and management as requested and through program reviews and PDR risk management reviews. The Technical Program Manager immediately communicates to the accountable executive any issues that threaten achieving performance, cost, or schedule targets and coordinates activities across company organizations utilizing company business processes and logistics. The Technical Program Manager develops innovative solutions with the policies and procedures of the company to ensure program success through the PS&DM Process. Majority of activities and responsibilities involve less complex programs within a single product line.

Requirements

8+ years total experience in a technology related field.
4+ years of experience in engineering, product management, marketing, manufacturing, materials, or field operations.
BS in SW Engineering, BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Nice To Haves

MS or MBA is a strong plus
Project Management
Adheres to PDR philosophy – makes appropriate use of PDR tools.
Program Management Methodology (PMM) training and CFT Training provided by Lam.
Consistently meets or exceeds the objectives of the Program.
Adeptly utilizes different styles of management for project phases.
PS&DM
Problem solving and decision making skills and utilizes Lam's PS&DM Process.
Semiconductor Tools Software Architecture
Experience with 2300 SW architecture is a big plus
Experience with Deposition Product software is a big plus
iPLM, JIRA, SPRINT Methodology, Basic MS Office skills MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project; ERP, SAP
Effectively communicates and inspires people to successfully meet their commitments.
Strong Oral and written communication skills.
Presentation Skills.
Strong communicator CF and within Program scope.

Responsibilities

Establishes requirements, costs, and schedule targets; plans activities, assembles the team and other critical resources; and manages the program from planning start through production unrestricted release following the PDR guidelines.
Develops, defines and executes program plans.
Is responsible for meeting the program objectives including performance, cost, schedule, budget targets and deliverables.
Assesses program risks and drives mitigation activities as part of the program plan.
Identifies and assures needed resources for projects are committed.
Defines and assigns major program roles.
Interfaces with external customers or field-based employees on program matters, as needed.
Monitors work of program from initiation through release providing support and direction.
Escalates issues until resolved or mitigated.
Prepares and presents program executive reviews and PDR risk management reviews.
Works closely with various departments and organizations as needed, primarily engineering, to ensure the success of the program.
Regularly reports to executive owners and management as requested and through program reviews and PDR risk management reviews.
Immediately communicates to the accountable executive any issues that threaten achieving performance, cost, or schedule targets.
Coordinates activities across company organizations utilizing company business processes and logistics.
Develops innovative solutions with the policies and procedures of the company to ensure program success through the PS&DM Process.
Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies.
Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s).
Manages assigned programs from start to finish using PDR philosophy and procedures to ensure successful completion of the program.
Escalates gaps and unattended risks and issues until resolved.
Plans and monitors tasks and milestones related to meeting the program performance, costs, and schedule targets and takes corrective action where necessary.