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 The Program Manager role is part of the Lam Research Global Operations Quality group with responsibilities?to lead and manage the advancement of quality programs across multiple business units using technical, project management, and influencing skills to achieve results.
This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to take a "hand's on" approach to achieve project results.? In this role, you will?leverage your negotiation and influencing skills to align stakeholders and resolve conflicts, use your business process acumen to analyze data, evaluate processes, and identify root causes to recommend future improvements. This role requires the ability to effectively navigate ambiguity and make decisions based on available information.
Preference is towards individuals?with a strong background in leading teams through problem solving efforts and managing the implementation of continuous improvement projects affecting multiple stakeholders in a heavily matrixed work environment.
Lam Research's Global Operations (GOps) consists of multiple business units supporting Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Logistics teams. ?This role will work primarily with internal Global Operations stakeholders and may require engagement with stakeholders such as product engineering, field operations, and Corporate Quality.
What You'll Do Job Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
Use data to evaluate program performance, identify program strengths and areas of opportunity. Lead discussions with executive stakeholders, senior leaders, and subject matter experts, to develop strategies that achieve program objectives. Create and coordinate the execution of project plans and programs to achieve aligned objectives. Effectively communicate program status, goals and recommend any necessary adjustments. Manage the needs of Corporate Quality, Product Engineering, and Global Operations to drive systemic quality and business process improvements. Who We're Looking For Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or relevant field. MBA or master's preferred but not required. Fifteen (15)?years of experience in operations, quality, or continuous improvement activities managing projects of various complexities. Demonstrated ability to project plan and lead global cross functional teams from all levels of the organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence and message complex content in front of peers and executives. Strategic thinker, proven leader, and ability to positively influence stakeholders and team members without direct line authority. Strong knowledge of operational processes, data, tools, and improvement initiatives that are focused on business process reengineering in fast growth companies. Experience leading projects with Lean/Six Sigma and problem-solving methodology in a heavily matrixed work environment. Certified in Lean Six Sigma. 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. Discover more at
