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 Program Manager within Global Planning & Operations (GP&O), you will lead strategic initiatives that improve organizational performance, enhance operational effectiveness, and support the scalable growth of Lam's global business. You will partner across Planning, Order Execution, Pilot, Engineering Services, Supply Chain and other organizations to identify performance gaps, standardize business processes, and drive sustainable improvements. Through data-driven analysis, cross-functional leadership, and disciplined execution, you will enable measurable business outcomes including improved operational performance, reduced waste, accelerated decision-making, and increased organizational efficiency.

What You'll Do

Business Performance Management: Evaluate organizational performance against strategic objectives, identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Program Leadership: Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation that improve GP&O effectiveness and business results.
Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on process simplification, standardization, waste reduction, and scalability across global operations.
Process Governance: Establish and maintain standardized business processes, performance metrics, and operating mechanisms to ensure consistent execution across regions and functions.
Data & Analytics: Leverage operational data, analytics tools, and business insights to identify root causes, measure performance, and support fact-based decision making.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across GP&O and related organizations to align priorities, resolve issues, and drive organizational objectives.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify operational risks, escalate critical issues, and lead structured problem-solving activities to achieve timely resolution.
Executive Communications: Develop concise executive-level reporting, business reviews, presentations, and recommendations that enable informed leadership decisions.
Change Leadership: Influence adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working that improve organizational performance and operational discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

Who we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 3+ years experience; or equivalent experience.
3+ years of related experience in project management or program management
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
Analytical skills to interpret and utilize data for decision support.
Proven ability to manage global projects and collaborate across multiple functions.
Semiconductor industry or global organizational experience is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Semiconductor industry or global supplier experience is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.

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.

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