Technical Program Manager 3 - US-CA-Fremont (1003), United States
$86,000 - $192,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 20 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role involves orchestrating breakthroughs in support of developing and releasing new products, leading cross-functional teams through successful project execution, and owning technical projects from initiation through delivery.
What you'll do
- Lead cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies and plans for new products, including new supplier selection and evaluation.
- Serve as the single point of contact to the Supply Chain team to confirm supplier readiness prior to key product milestones.
- Manage the transition of new products from pilot production to volume production.
- Perform regular cost rollups and analyze product cost performance to achieve product cost targets and manage the product cost roadmap.
- Develop supplier selection processes for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks.
- Provide feedback to engineering on DFx (cost, manufacturability).
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or PhD with no professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement or technical program management.
- Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating influence skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Fundamental understanding of should-cost or cost allocation.
Nice to have
- Experience in Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries.
- Knowledge of Program Management methods and Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
- Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and SAP.
- Ability to read and interpret product Bill of Materials (BOMs).
- Direct experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities as related to cost structure.
- Familiarity with project management software and tools including MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Change Management methodologies.
Skills: NPI, supply chain, product cost, cross-functional teams, manufacturing
This role has been open 19 days — well below the 46-day median for Technical Program Management roles.
Technical Program Management · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
368
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Median days open
46 d
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Median salary
$152k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Lam Research | All employers we track in this specialty (368 roles · 40 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 69 | 368 |
| Median days open | 35 d | 46 d (−11 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $152k |
Skills observed across this category: NPI, supply chain, product cost, cross-functional teams, manufacturing
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 100 open roles · median 38 d
- Lam Research (this employer) · 71 open roles · median 35 d
- Micron Technology · 38 open roles · median 118 d
- ASML · 22 open roles · median 51 d
- Teradyne · 17 open roles · median 21 d
- KLA Corporation · 13 open roles · median 84 d
How we counted: 368 open Technical Program Management (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 40 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 9 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.