NPI Materials Program Manager 3
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- US-CA-Fremont (1003)
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Experience in or knowledge of Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries is a plus.
- Knowledge of Program Management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
- Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and SAP.
- Ability to read and interpret product Bill of Materials (BOMs).
- Direct experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Ability to demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, strategic thinking, and attention to detail for everyday tactical execution.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities as related to cost structure.
- Familiarity with project management software and tools including MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Change Management methodologies is a plus.
Full description
The group you’ll be a part of
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.
The impact you’ll make
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 budgets.
What you’ll do
- 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 Pilot Organization.
- Serves as the 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.
- Uses software tools to 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.
- 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.
- 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 and recognizes opportunities to improve product design for cost/quality/delivery by early supplier involvement.
- Provides feedback to engineering on DFx (cost, manufacturability).
Who we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement or technical program management.