Technical Program Manager 5

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes. As a Technical Program Manager at Lam, you are not just overseeing projects – you’re orchestrating breakthroughs in support of [insert strategic initiative]. You’ll 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 budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience; or a PhD with 5+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
8+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and demonstrating excellent 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in or deep knowledge of Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries is a plus.
Expert knowledge of Program Management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.
Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology or certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) is a plus.
Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project methodologies.
Expertise with project management software and tools including MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent.
Experience in Change Management methodologies 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.
Take ownership and accountability for the success of projects and cross-functional teams to ensure program schedules, performance metrics, and delivery meets business requirements on time and within budget.
Partner with stakeholders to understand process and system requirements, and deliver enhancements based on a changing technology landscape.
Lead Continuous Improvement projects, owning the entire lifecycle from inception to impactful results.
Perform data collection and statistical analysis, and report results to inform program schedules and deliverables.
Coach and train teams in process methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders to continuously improve the process and inspire alignment.
Deliver change management for programs that are sustainable and maintains long-term success.
Successfully navigate multiple projects in a dynamic environment.