Enterprise AI Platform Governance & Operations Lead

Lam Research

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$125,000–$270,000 / yr
Posted
91 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Dec 9, 2026

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This role $198k
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This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $162,326–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $204k 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.

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TL;DR · Enterprise AI Platform Governance & Operations Lead

As the Enterprise AI Platform Governance & Operations Lead within the Office of the CTO, you will join the Enterprise AI team to scale responsible, secure, and high-value AI usage across the organization. You will lead cross-functional programs focused on governance, platform operations, adoption, change management, and lifecycle management while partnering with IT, Security, Legal, and Engineering teams. Your daily work involves defining standards for data handling, compliance, and cost transparency through FinOps practices like usage tracking and license visibility. You will manage tools including Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, Langfuse, Neo4j, M365 AI capabilities, and Dash Enterprise. The role addresses the critical challenge of establishing operating models and roadmaps to ensure reliable, well-architected platform setups while navigating complex requirements for identity management, risk mitigation, and developer enablement in a large global enterprise environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional programs for enterprise AI platforms including governance, operations, and lifecycle management.
  • Define and operationalize standards for responsible AI usage, data handling, and compliance.
  • Partner with technical teams to manage and optimize tools like Azure AI Foundry and GitHub Copilot.
  • Drive adoption through the creation of operating models, training plans, and user engagement strategies.
  • Establish program metrics, roadmaps, and reporting to improve executive decision-making.
  • Manage AI FinOps practices including usage tracking, cost optimization, and value measurement.
  • Identify and resolve operational gaps across AI tools and workflows with key stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years experience, Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in technical program management, AI/ML platforms, cloud platforms, or digital transformation.
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs involving technical, security, governance, and business stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in creating operating models, roadmaps, metrics, executive communications, and change management plans.
  • Strong communication skills to translate complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
  • Preferred experience with enterprise AI, generative AI, MLOps, LLMOps, or AI platform operations.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, Langfuse, Neo4j, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
  • Experience in highly regulated environments or with certifications like PMP, Prosci, Agile, or Scrum is preferred.

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