Technical Program Manager 3 - US-OR-Tualatin (1034), United States
Originally posted 17 September 2026 by the employer — open 1 day.
This role focuses on etch and deposition products.
About the role
This role involves orchestrating technical programs, leading cross-functional teams, and managing technical projects from initiation through delivery. You will contribute to the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products.
What you'll do
- Oversee optimization or creation of technical product offerings, processes, or programs.
- Develop project plans, align teams, manage risk, and drive projects through release.
- Take ownership and accountability for project success, schedules, performance metrics, and delivery.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand process and system requirements and deliver enhancements.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement projects from inception to impactful results.
- Perform data collection and statistical analysis and report results to inform program schedules and deliverables.
- Deliver change management for programs that are sustainable and maintain long-term success.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience; or a PhD.
- 3+ years of continuous improvement or technical program management experience.
- Experience guiding cross-functional teams and demonstrating influence skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries.
- Knowledge of Program Management methods.
- Experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
- Project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology or certification (Green Belt, Black Belt).
- Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project methodologies.
- Familiarity with project management software and tools including MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Change Management methodologies.
Skills: technical program management, continuous improvement, cross-functional teams, process and system requirements, product development
This role has been open 1 day — well below the 50-day median for Technical Program Management roles.
Technical Program Management · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
354
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Median days open
50 d
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Median salary
$152k
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| Metric | Lam Research | All employers we track in this specialty (354 roles · 41 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 68 | 354 |
| Median days open | 31 d | 50 d (−19 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $152k |
Skills observed across this category: technical program management, continuous improvement, cross-functional teams, process and system requirements, product development
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 92 open roles · median 49 d
- Lam Research (this employer) · 68 open roles · median 31 d
- Micron Technology · 36 open roles · median 117 d
- ASML · 19 open roles · median 88 d
- Teradyne · 16 open roles · median 21 d
- KLA Corporation · 12 open roles · median 74 d
How we counted: 354 open Technical Program Management (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 41 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 19 Sept 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.