Technical Program Manager Lead

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

As a Technical Program Manager 3, you will lead component engineering programs supporting new product introduction.

You will drive component qualification, technical risk management, component standardization, alternate-source qualification, obsolescence management, and component lifecycle activities while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and suppliers.

The role requires a combination of technical depth, program management, supplier engagement, structured problem solving, and cross-functional leadership.

What you’ll do

Component Engineering Program Management

• Lead component engineering activities across NPI projects and track deliverables against program milestones.
• Coordinate activities across products, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide visibility into program status, technical risks, dependencies, mitigation actions, and recovery plans.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and escalate issues that may affect product development or manufacturing.
• Partner with the alternate-parts team to select, evaluate, and qualify components for new and existing designs.

Alternate Source and Supply-Chain Risk Management

• Drive the technical qualification of alternate sources and replacement components to improve supply continuity.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing to prioritize components requiring alternate-source development.
• Assess the technical impact of supplier, material, or component changes.
• Drive engineering actions to mitigate component supply risks.
• Balance technical requirements with availability, quality, cost, and business-continuity needs.

Component Lifecycle and Obsolescence Management

• Lead component lifecycle-management activities.
• Identify components approaching end of life, discontinuation, or obsolescence and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Drive the evaluation of replacement components and redesign requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers to minimize product impact from lifecycle changes.
• Maintain visibility into high-risk and business-critical lifecycle issues.

Supplier and Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate activities across Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Suppliers.
• Communicate technical risks, options, and recommendations to program and engineering leadership.
• Influence stakeholders and drive timely issue resolution without direct organizational authority.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.Typically 8+ years of relevant engineering/program experience in a technology or manufacturing environment.Experience in one or more areas such as: Component engineering / Product engineering / Design engineering / Manufacturing engineering / Supplier engineering

• Demonstrated experience managing technical programs involving multiple engineering and business functions.

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, drawings, technical datasheets, and component requirements.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating influence skills to deliver results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to audiences at all levels in the Company.
• Lead approved alternate component proposals through successful implementation by working closely with NPI MPM's
• Ensure alignment with PDR milestones and phase-gate requirements.
• Drive cross-functional coordination, track execution progress, and ensure timely adoption of approved solutions into production.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor equipment, electronics, capital-equipment, or other complex manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Program Management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools including MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent.
• Experience managing component qualification and alternate-source programs.

• Knowledge of component lifecycle and obsolescence-management practices.

• Experience evaluating supplier PCNs and component changes.

• Understanding of BOM structures and engineering change-management processes.

• Experience working directly with component manufacturers and suppliers.

• Experience with ERP/PLM and engineering data-management systems.

• Demonstrated ability to manage several technical workstreams and priorities simultaneously.

• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP would be added advantage.

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.