Technical Program Manager 5

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

Configuration Management (CM) plays a crucial role in ensuring customer orders are delivered with high quality to the customer requested specification. To do this, we have a global team that is responsible for creating Sales Order BOM configurations from quotes and non-standard requests (NSR’s), with a goal of zero defects to the customer.

We are looking for a driven, dynamic individual to join our team. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will have the opportunity to support our global CM team, by focusing on improving configuration quality for some of the more challenging aspects of configurations, typically new product option architecture (POA), NSRs and changes. The TPM role will engage globally and cross-functionally with stakeholders across product groups, sales operations and global operations to develop processes and error proofing techniques that support our global quality metrics, and customer goals.

What you’ll do

• Connect Product Group (PG) roadmap and initiatives to future FIDs.
• Own process transparency for NSR and POA - establish clear inputs, quality standards, and visibility that enables Configuration Flexibility.
• Leverage operational data to align PG priorities - based on impact to supply chain & customer.
• Champion continuous improvement through root cause analysis - drive corrective and preventive actions that systematically drive planned changes.
• With a quality mindset, understand the configuration challenges, the root causes, and drive changes in process and technology
• Champion process and technology improvements across the stakeholder groups to improve configuration quality and accuracy.
• Drive initiatives with leaders in Sales Operations, Product Management and Global Operations to achieve continuous improvement upstream and downstream of the Order Fulfillment processes to improve competitiveness in meeting customer needs and product lead times.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience;
• Experience leading teams of multiple stakeholders to achieve program goals.
• Project/Program planning and monitoring using tools such as MPP, dashboards and data analytics.
• Global, multi-site coordination experience.
• Strong strategy, analytical, presentation and communication skills to drive initiatives, keep programs on track, and keep internal leadership team informed of progress and help needed in a proactive manner.
• Knowledge of hardware product development and release procedures and BOM management - software experience alone will not be sufficient.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of semi-conductor industry, or similar high tech manufacturing industry
• Experience in problem-solving techniques and tools, including 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, and containment/corrective action methodologies.
• Experience in leading indirect teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences and personality types
• Able to identify opportunities for value-creating/positive change, can craft a vision and architect a change strategy in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to set and manage accountabilities and expectations at all levels, acts quickly to resolve conflicts.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.