Technical Program Manager

The group you’ll be a part of

In the Deposition Product Group (DPG), we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting‑edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry. DPG has a proven track record of constant innovation that has resulted in a market‑leading suite of technology enabling products and a dynamic, winning culture.

As a Technical Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact towards maintaining and increasing our product leadership position by managing programs to develop new products and features to realize our product roadmaps. You will support a product development program, from concept and feasibility (C&F) through product release, to help execute our product roadmap. The role is highly cross‑functional, comprising managing matrixed teams of engineering, process technology, marketing, software, services, supply chain, and manufacturing to achieve program objectives.

Your role is vital, owning technical projects from initiation through delivery using your expertise in planning, directing, and monitoring schedules and budget.

• Over‑see the optimization or creation of technical product offerings, processes, or programs, developing project plans, aligning teams, managing risk, and driving projects through release.
• Take ownership and accountability for the success of projects and cross‑functional teams to ensure program schedules, performance metrics, and delivery meets business requirements on time and within budget.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand process and system requirements, and deliver enhancements based on a changing technology landscape.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects, owning the entire lifecycle from inception to impactful results.
• Coach and train teams in process methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Influence cross‑functional stakeholders to continuously improve the process and inspire alignment.
• Deliver change management for programs that are sustainable and maintain long‑term success.
• Successfully navigate multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 5+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and demonstrating excellent leadership and influence skills to deliver results.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to present to audiences at all levels in the Company.

• Experience in or deep knowledge of Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of Program Management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE
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• Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology or certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) is a plus.
• Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project methodologies.
• Expertise with project management software and tools including MS Project, Quick Base, Office Timeline, or equivalent.
• Experience in Change Management methodologies is a plus.

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 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…