Product Manager 5

Product Manager: Driving Semiconductor Innovation at Lam Research

We are seeking a dynamic Product Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of semiconductor technology at Lam Research. You’ll be responsible for defining and executing product strategy, ensuring our solutions meet market needs and drive industry advancements.

Product Roadmap, Strategy, and Vision:

You’ll be the architect of our product direction, with responsibilities including:

• Understanding Customer & Business Needs: Deeply comprehending customer requirements and Lam’s business objectives to align our product development strategy and program roadmaps.
• Facilitating Strategic Reviews: Leading roundtable discussions on market roadmaps and technology development to refine product strategy, program roadmaps, and organizational priorities.
• Authoring Program Vision: Defining and authoring the program’s vision, setting clear cost objectives and program deliverables that align with marketing requirements and overall product strategy. You’ll hold team members accountable for these deliverables throughout the Product Development & Release process.
• Managing Implementation Strategy: Defining and managing the strategy for implementing product enhancements, new options, and fixes.
• Communicating via Plan of Record (POR): Effectively communicating via the Plan of Record (POR) to development teams, operations, and customer accounts to ensure seamless implementation of product changes.
• Accountability for Whole Product Release: Taking accountability for releasing a complete product that meets performance targets, is manufacturing-ready with predictable lead times and costs, is field-supportable with proper documentation and training, and has a clear, aligned roadmap.

What You’ll Do: Product Lifecycle Management

Your role will encompass comprehensive product lifecycle management, including:

• Prioritizing Programs: Strategically prioritizing programs to allocate resources effectively, aligned with overall organizational objectives.
• Defining Product Offerings: Clearly defining and communicating products offered for sale through the Product Option Architecture (POA) system and approving product changes.
• Managing Unreleased Product Proliferation: Capturing and communicating early forecasts and shipment plans through the Unreleased Build Plan Process (URBP), submitting DMRFs to procure unreleased materials, approving Critical Design Reviews, and aligning/approving new part spares inventory.
• Managing ECOGs: Defining and managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOGs) to support the resolution of issues in the field. You’ll also coordinate and monitor Customer Service Business Group (CSBG) execution of mandatory retrofit and supplier quality excursion recovery programs.
• Reviewing & Disposing Requests: Reviewing and disposing of Problem Reports (PRs) in iPLM, Bill of Material (BOM) change orders, and Non-Standard Requests (NSRs). This includes providing supporting rationale and alternatives to justify decisions and determine pricing.
• Communicating Product Issues: Communicating known product issues across Lam and with customers, detailing their impact on ongoing operations/production and the POR. You’ll lead Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs) as necessary, coordinating operations and development groups, to mitigate customer production impacts, especially when resources are scarce.
• Leading Safety CFTs: Leading Safety issue CFTs to drive Safety Alert and implementation plans.
• Analyzing Financials: Analyzing and making recommendations regarding financial reserves and the disposition of unreleased material inventory in engineering, operations, and spares locations.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; an MBA is a plus.
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years of applicable experience; previous experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry is preferred.
• Leadership Experience: Supervisory or management experience is preferred.

Our Commitment:

At Lam Research, we believe in fostering an environment where every person feels valued, included, and empowered to reach their full potential. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination based on 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, military and veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our intention is to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models to suit the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility of remote work, falling into two categories:

• ‘On-site Flex’: You’ll work 3 or more days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the option to work remotely for the rest of the week.
• ‘Virtual Flex’: You’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely for the remainder of the time.