Technical Program Manager 3

Lam Research · US-OR-Tualatin 1034 · Posted 2026-08-21

The group you’ll be a part of ---------------------------------

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you’ll make --------------------------

You will play a critical role in driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives within the Tualatin DFBU APPs Lab. This includes coordinating greenfield facility development, equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and readiness activities to support business growth and operational excellence.

Working across a diverse set of stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and aligned with organizational objectives. Your leadership will help transform complex plans into successful outcomes while enabling the expansion of laboratory capabilities and infrastructure.

What you’ll do ------------------

Program Execution & Coordination

Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of greenfield projects within the Tualatin DFBU APPs Lab.
Drive project schedules, establish priorities, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful project delivery.
Monitor program performance and ensure milestones are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with engineering, supply chain, facilities, operations, quality, consultants, suppliers, and vendors to execute project objectives.
Collaborate closely with functional leaders to gather requirements, align deliverables, and coordinate execution plans.
Facilitate decision-making across schedule, cost, and performance trade-offs, escalating issues and recommendations when necessary.

Integrated Planning & Scheduling

Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive integrated project schedules across multiple workstreams.
Coordinate timelines for facility readiness, equipment installation, qualification, documentation, training, and process transfers.
Drive alignment between project activities to ensure seamless transitions across project phases.

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

Establish and maintain program risk registers, identifying and managing schedule, resource, technical, and execution risks.
Develop mitigation strategies, track corrective actions, and drive issues to closure.
Escalate critical risks and dependencies that may impact project milestones, operational readiness, or business objectives.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

Deliver clear, concise, and actionable communications to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Provide regular project status updates, executive summaries, performance metrics, and data-driven insights.
Foster alignment across global stakeholders by ensuring consistent communication of priorities, risks, decisions, and expectations.

Who we’re looking for -------------------------

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Operations, or a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Experience managing facility development, capital projects, equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities.
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects within the semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or related high-technology industries.
Experience managing project schedules, milestones, budgets, risks, and resource planning throughout the project lifecycle.
Demonstrated success coordinating engineering, facilities, operations, supply chain, quality, suppliers, contractors, and external vendors.
Experience with project planning and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or Planview.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and related productivity tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data for decision-making and project reporting.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications ----------------------------

Experience managing semiconductor facility expansion, laboratory development, or capital equipment deployment projects.
Experience supporting semiconductor process equipment installation, qualification, startup, and production readiness activities.
Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing operations, cleanroom infrastructure, and facility support systems.
Experience leading greenfield facility projects, technology transfers, or major laboratory build-outs.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

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.

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Technical Program Manager 3

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