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 or Project Manager at Lam, you will play a pivotal role in driving projects/programs for Global Operations at Lam Research. You'll be at the forefront of project initiation through delivery, using your expertise to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure project are completed on time and within budget.
In this role, you will directly contribute to business process and systems improvement.
What You'll Do
- Deliver exceptional Project/Program Management of transformational Lam Global Operations programs that are tied to long term commitments and span cross-functional teams as well as all of Lam's geographic locations
- Promote & proliferate Project Management Office best practices across Global Operations and Lam
- Lead cross-functional teams with members from different organizations and geographies while advising teams and individuals
- Solve complex problems by bringing thought leadership and influencing
- Communicate in formal presentations to executive leadership, management, and individual contributors
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is one who has:
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects to implement business processes and systems improvements
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing people directly or indirectly in a matrixed environment
- Experience in business process creation and value chain analysis
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate with and understand business users requirements in layman terms and can translate these requirements into business solutions
- Ability to influence peers, internal customers and executives
- Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts
- Expertise in problem solving and root cause /corrective action processes
- Track record of creative problem solving with business solutions
- Ability to use analytical techniques for data driven problem solving
- Track record of successful collaborations and teamwork
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining a focus on and understanding of the big picture
- Understanding of when and how to escalate issues while maintaining positive relationships with team members and other organizations
- Excels in developing a culture of creativity and accountability in project teams to solve problems in new ways while keeping organizational commitments
- Able to work with minimal direct guidance or direction
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and ambiguous environment
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. Degree in Business, Operational research, supply chain, a technical field (engineering, for example) or related field. MBA or master's preferred but not required.
- 8 years of experience in business process & systems program management and/or operations; strong knowledge of operational processes, data, tools, and improvement initiatives including experience in business process reengineering in leading/fast-growth companies
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across a global organization
- Demonstrated leadership skills with track record of executive communication
- Advanced knowledge of the full life-cycle of software product development
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
- Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in ERP systems and data management (SAP highly preferred)
- PMI, PMP, Six Sigma or other similar certification(s)
- MBA/M.S. or other advanced degree
- Experience working in Agile Methodologies as well as Waterfall
- Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
- Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle of software applications
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. 
