Sr. Technical Program Manager - Software Controls

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

The Technical Program Manager manages product development programs comprising cross-functional teams.  These programs range in scope from field escalations to major product upgrades within a product line.

• Executes responsibilities in a matrix type organization.  
• Establishes requirements, costs, and schedule targets; plans activities, assembles the team and other critical resources; and manages the program from planning start through production unrestricted release following the PDR guidelines.
• Develops, defines and executes program plans.  Is responsible for meeting the program objectives including performance, cost, schedule, budget targets and deliverables.
• Assesses program risks and drives mitigation activities as part of the program plan
• Identifies and assures needed resources for projects are committed. 
• Defines and assigns major program roles.  Interfaces with external customers or field-based employees on program matters, as needed.
• Monitors work of program from initiation through release providing support and direction.  Escalates issues until resolved or mitigated.
• Prepares and presents program executive reviews and PDR risk management reviews

Customer Relationship:

• Works closely with various departments and organizations as needed, primarily engineering, to ensure the success of the program.
  Regularly reports to executive owners and management as requested and through program reviews and PDR risk management reviews. 
• Immediately communicates to the accountable executive any issues that threaten achieving performance, cost, or schedule targets
  Coordinates activities across company organizations utilizing company business processes and logistics.

Technology and Innovation

• Develops innovative solutions with the policies and procedures of the company to ensure program success through the PS&DM Process. Majority of activities and responsibilities involve less complex programs within a single product line.

What you’ll do

Management:

• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
• Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies.
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s).
• Manages assigned programs from start to finish using PDR philosophy and procedures to ensure successful completion of the program.
• Escalates gaps and unattended risks and issues until resolved.
• Plans and monitors tasks and milestones related to meeting the program performance, costs, and schedule targets and takes corrective action where necessary.     

Who we’re looking for

Work Experience:

• 8+ years total experience in a technology related field. 
• 4+ years of experience in engineering, product management, marketing, manufacturing, materials, or field operations.

Education:

• BS in SW Engineering, BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering
• MS or MBA is a strong plus

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