Technical Program Manager 3

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager transforms engineering innovation into volume-ready wafer fabrication equipment products by driving cost-effective supplier sourcing strategies, optimizing supply chain lead times, and ensuring supply chain readiness for the transition from Pilot manufacturing to high-volume manufacturing. The role supports new product introduction in a fast-paced environment, monitoring programs from initiation through delivery and coordinating schedules, budgets, and cross-functional activities in a global, matrixed organization. The position manages programs through Lam’s Product Development & Release (PDR) process, developing plans and objectives for performance, cost, schedule, budget, and supply chain deliverables. It assesses and mitigates risks, supports program teams through release, presents executive and PDR risk reviews, develops cost-reduction roadmaps and sourcing plans, and leads supplier readiness, qualification, and manufacturing ramp activities. This is an On-Site Flex position in Tualatin, Oregon: work on-site at least three days per week, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, or a master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD with no previous professional experience, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management experience.
Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating influence skills to deliver results.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present to audiences at all levels of the company.

Nice To Haves

Experience in or knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor equipment operations, or related industries.
Experience in or knowledge of dielectric film deposition techniques such as ALD and PECVD.
Experience with and proven results using artificial intelligence tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude.
Knowledge of program management methods and experience with Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.
Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodology or certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project methodologies.
Familiarity with project management software and tools such as MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent.
Knowledge of change management methodologies.

Responsibilities

Establish program requirements, costs, and schedule targets; plan activities; assemble teams and critical resources; and manage programs through the product life cycle under Lam’s PDR process.
Develop, define, and execute program plans, meeting objectives for performance, cost, schedule, budget, and supply chain deliverables.
Assess program risks and drive mitigation activities as part of program plans.
Monitor programs from initiation through release, providing support and direction and escalating issues until resolved or mitigated.
Prepare and present program executive reviews and PDR risk management reviews.
Develop cost-reduction roadmaps to meet product cost targets.
Work with Global Supply Chain to develop sourcing strategies and plans that meet cost and lead-time targets.
Transition new products from Pilot manufacturing to high-volume manufacturing.
Develop and implement supplier ramp-readiness assessments, critical-parts management plans, lead-time reduction plans, and risk-mitigation plans.
Identify capable suppliers for new technical requirements, manufacturing processes, and materials.
Drive early supplier and manufacturing-process qualification in collaboration with Supply Chain.
Identify and document supply-chain risk gaps and drive mitigations.
Execute cross-product cost-reduction opportunities.
Coordinate cross-functional activities to deliver new products on schedule and within budget.