NPI Materials Program Manager 4

## The group you\u2019ll be a part of\n\nThe 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\u0027s business. \n\n## The impact you\u2019ll make\n\nAs a Technical Program Manager at Lam, you are not just overseeing projects\u2014you\u2019re orchestrating breakthroughs in support of developing and releasing new products. You 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 budgets. In this role, you directly contribute to successful sourcing, supplier ramp readiness, and meeting cost objectives.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do\n\n * 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 and evaluation as part of the Pilot Organization.\n * Serves as a 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.\n * Manages the transition of new products from pilot production to volume production.\n * Using software tools, performs regular cost rollups and analyzes product cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost targets, and manages the product cost roadmap prior to production release.\n * Works collaboratively with supply chain and engineering stakeholders; develops supplier selection processes for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identifies supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.\n * Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted costs; creates and delivers presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.\n * Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of should-cost or cost allocation and recognizes opportunities to improve product design for cost, quality, and delivery through early supplier involvement.\n * Provides feedback to engineering on DFx (cost, manufacturability).\n\n\n\n## Who we\u2019re looking for\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree with 8+ years of experience; or Master\u2019s degree with 6+ years\u2019 experience; or a PhD with 3+ years\u2019 experience; or equivalent experience.\n * 6+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management.\n * Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating leadership and influence skills to deliver results.\n * Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to present to audiences at all levels in the Company.\n * Program Management experience in a similar role.\n * Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Power Point and SAP.\n * Ability to read and interpret product Bill of Materials (BOMs).\n\n\n\n## Preferred qualifications\n\n * Experience in or knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor equipment operations, or related industries is a plus.\n * Knowledge of program management methods and experience in Product Development \u0026 Release (PDR) procedures.\n * Supply chain knowledge, especially for critical commodities as related to sourcing decisions and cost strategies.\n * Technical background, preferably in the semiconductor industry, and Etch equipment product knowledge is a plus.\n\n\n\n## Our commitment\n\nWe 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.\n\nLam 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\u0027s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.\n\nLam 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 \u2013 On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. \u2018On-site Flex\u2019 you\u2019ll 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. \u2018Virtual Flex\u2019 you\u2019ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.\n\n#LI-YS1\n\nSalary\n\nCA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $104,000 - Max $231,000.\n\nThe above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.\n\nOur Perks and Benefits \n\n\nAt Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That\u2019s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.\n