At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.
Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they're inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.
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 [insert strategic initiative]. 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.
What you'll do
- As a Material Program Manager, you act as the interface between a cross-functional program team focusing on the introduction of new products and the Supply Chain Organization
- In this role, you are accountable for establishing a Supply Chain for Lam's new products that meets performance, cost, quality, capacity, and on-time-delivery requirements
- By applying your great communication skills, you provide fact-based guidance to the cross-functional program team, supporting them to make the right decisions & the program to succeed
- Form & lead cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies
- Proactively seek and maintain alignments with relevant stakeholders to support program needs and targets
- Execute new product's cost analyses & cost tracking on a regular basis
- Identify, communicate and manage Supply Chain related program risks and prevent them from materializing
- Identify and execute material cost reduction opportunities utilizing should costing, benchmarking, cost driver analysis, functional cost analysis, etc.
- Provide recommendations for new supplier selection & evaluation
- Support our new products' fast transition from Pilot to High Volume Manufacturing
- Identify critical path parts & implement measures enabling production to deliver to need date
- Present the status of your deliverables as well as continuous improvement activities in management reviews on a regular basis
Your Profile
- BA/BS in Business Administration or Engineering; MBA desirable
- 5+ years of work experience
- 3+ years experience in Strategic Procurement/(Project) Purchasing/Procurement Excellence/ Supply Chain Management. Program/ Project Management experience desired
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Understanding of product cost drivers & ability to derive corresponding cost reduction measures
- Excellent communication and influencing skills enabling convincing presentations to leadership, management, and individual contributors
- High-level of proficiency working with Microsoft Power Point and Excel
- Professional written and oral communication skills in English
- Highly intrinsic motivated individual & results driven personality
- Progressive, performance and excellence-driven mindset implementing positive change
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
Preferred qualifications:
- 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
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology or certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) is a plus
- Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project methodologies
- Familiarity with project management software and tools including MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent
- Knowledge of Change Management methodologies is a plus
What We're Offering
This position will be occupied in Villach. It is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry (https://www.metalltechnischeindustrie.at/fileadmin/content/Dokumente/Kollektivvertrag/KV-2025_2026/FMTI_Mindesgehaltstabelle_2025.pdf) in occupation group E, depending on Education background. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.
Villach - a great place to live and work
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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.
- Wellbeing: Programs designed to support your individual needs, help you achieve personal goals, and incentivize you with rewards
- Stock: Discounted employee stock purchase program
- Parental Bonding: 16 weeks fully paid bonding leave for all new parents
- Recognition: Peer-to-peer award program designed to recognize excellence and celebrate success
- Pension: Annual pension contribution that increases with tenure
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