Director, Technical Program Management

Lam Research

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$168,000–$350,000 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 24, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $206k
This role $259k
$135k most similar roles pay here $373k

This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $170,200–$242,005 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $259k versus about $206k for comparable roles.

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About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

Lam Research currently has 299 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 141 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Director, Technical Program Management

Dir, Technical Program Mgmt joins the Customer Support Business Group to lead a multidisciplinary organization of over 25 technical program managers, scrum masters, and change management professionals. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing portfolio governance, risk and dependency management, and agile delivery excellence across multiple business units. The successful candidate will manage strategic program execution, oversee executive reviews, and drive organizational transformation by championing AI and automation opportunities to improve effectiveness. Key responsibilities include managing relationships with strategic partners and developing talent through succession plans. The role requires expertise in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and hybrid delivery practices within a software program management context. The position addresses the challenge of ensuring business readiness and value realization for critical equipment and processes while navigating complex organizational structures to deliver predictable results across a global team.

What you'll do

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of over 25 Technical Program Managers, Scrum Masters, and Change Management professionals.
  • Oversee strategic program and portfolio execution across multiple business units to ensure timely delivery and financial targets.
  • Manage enterprise risk, issue tracking, dependency management, and governance for large-scale initiatives.
  • Drive Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and hybrid delivery practices across a global organization of 200 people.
  • Lead executive reviews, steering committees, and portfolio reporting to ensure business value realization.
  • Develop talent, organizational capability, and succession plans for the technical program management team.
  • Champion AI, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Manage relationships with strategic partners and vendors to support cross-functional execution.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of program, portfolio, or TPM leadership experience.
  • 7+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Strong software program management background.
  • Deep expertise in portfolio management, governance, and delivery execution.
  • Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and hybrid methodologies.
  • Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum, or Prosci (preferred).

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