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Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.


Project Manager 5 - PLM

Date:  Feb 4, 2026
Location: 

Livermore, CA, US, 94551

Req ID:  193966
Worker Category:  On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

As part of the Engineering Services business group, the Project Manager is at the forefront of project initiation through delivery, using their expertise to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What you’ll do

  • Support data migration and mapping, bug resolution, system enhancements, and major upgrades.
  • Set priorities for PLM CIP/development by aligning cross-functionally with PLM stakeholders and ensure development velocity/output meets business needs.
  • Provide PLM Program Management/Business System Analyst support for all company-wide projects impacting PLM.
  • Work with GIS (IT) and third-party vendors to maintain system performance and up-time.

Who we’re looking for

  • Technical Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years' related experience; or a Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience; or a PhD with 5+ years' experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Eight years of related experience in PLM management.
  • Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional global project or functional teams of 8–10+ members at various levels of the organization.
  • Prior Engineering Change Management/PLM work experience, including knowledge of product/BOM structures, configuration management, change control/PLM systems, engineering and manufacturing business processes.
  • Familiarity with SAP/other ERP systems and PLM-related integrations.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate operationally with functional Engineering and Operations stakeholders, as well as communicate effectively technically with business system analysts, developers, relating to Engineering Change Management and PLM. Ability to create and deliver presentations at peer and/or executive levels.
  • Possess an effective, results-oriented collaborative approach. Demonstrated effectiveness in leading and managing cross-functional teams without direct line authority.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to solve complex problems with cross-functional organizations and potentially conflicting business needs.

Preferred qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience and results as a hands-on project manager with technical strength in PLM systems, along with functional process and business operations knowledge of Engineering Change Management, Issue Reporting, and Engineering processes.
  • Experience working with Teamcenter PLM.
  • Experience working with Jira to manage software development.
  • General query, reporting, and analytics skills to support business operations, with specific system capabilities in PLM systems and SAP. Desired capability with Qlik, Kinaxis, and other operational systems.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

 

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of 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, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

 

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

 

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Salary

 

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $114,000 -  Max $253,000.

 

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

 

Our Perks and Benefits
 

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

Discover more at Lam Benefits


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