NPI Materials Program Manager

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 Global Operations – NPI Materials, Technical Program Management 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.

As a Technical Program Manager at Lam, you are not just overseeing projects – you’re orchestrating breakthroughs in support of developing and releasing new products. You’ll lead cross‑functional teams through successful project execution blending your technical excellence with strategic planning to deliver new or upgraded products. Your role is vital, owning technical projects from initiation through delivery using your expertise in planning, directing, and monitoring schedules and budget.

In this role you will directly contribute to successful sourcing, supplier ramp readiness, and meeting cost objectives.

• Forms and leads cross‑functional teams (comprised of Supply Chain, Operations and other members as required) to define sourcing strategies and sourcing plans for new products, including recommendations for new supplier selection & evaluation as part of Global Operations Organization.
• Serves as single point of contact to the Supply Chain team to confirm supplier readiness in terms of production capacity and approved critical parts manufacturing prior to key product milestones.
• Manages the transition of new products from pilot production to volume production.
• Using software tools, perform regular cost rollups and analyze product cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost targets, and manage the product cost roadmap prior to production release.
• Work collaboratively with supply chain and engineering stakeholders; develop supplier selection process for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
• Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted costs, creates and delivers presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.
• Fundamental understanding of should‑cost or cost allocation & recognizes opportunities to improve product design for cost/quality/delivery by early supplier involvement.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
• 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.

• Supply chain knowledge, especially for critical commodities as related to sourcing decisions and cost strategies.
• Technical background, preferably in semiconductor industry and Etch equipment product knowledge is a plus.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering Preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SAP.
• Ability to read and interpret product BOMs.
• Must be a self‑starter and be able to operate independent of day‑to‑day supervision.
• Direct experience leading cross‑functional teams;
  Program Management experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strategic thinking and attention to details for everyday tactical execution.
• Excellent people and presentation skills.

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