Program/Project Manager 2

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

As Compliance & Accountability Program Manager, you will drive the accountability framework for Lam's Villach site and help translate corporate strategies, guidelines, and annual objectives into an effective multi-level, cross-functional operating system. You will ensure alignment of site-level goals, coordinate performance tracking, and enable structured accountability reviews such as Quarterly Operations Reviews. In addition, you will support compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, Lam corporate policies, and global business processes across the Villach site.

In this role, you will act as a central point of contact for compliance, audit readiness, and management-system effectiveness. You will work closely with local stakeholders, global compliance teams, and key Lam sites around the world to strengthen operational discipline, support continuous improvement, and drive sustainable business performance.

• Act as the local compliance lead for the Villach site, with focus on ISO 9001 requirements, Lam corporate policies, and global business processes.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Villach site accountability system in alignment with Lam's Annual Operations Plan.
• Coordinate cross-functional objective setting, performance tracking, and accountability reviews, including Quarterly Operations Reviews.
• Lead and coordinate ISO 9001 and customer audits for the Villach site in close cooperation with Lam's global Compliance organization.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives related to audit findings, process gaps, and management-system nonconformities.
• Facilitate alignment across organizations and functions to ensure clear ownership, timely execution, and measurable progress against site objectives.
• Prepare and communicate performance insights, audit readiness status, and improvement opportunities to local and global leadership teams.

We are looking for an engaged and structured Compliance & Accountability Program Manager who is passionate about operational excellence, quality management, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a cross-functional and international environment, can translate strategic priorities into practical execution systems, and is able to influence stakeholders across different levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 3+ years' experience; or equivalent experience in quality, operations, compliance, program management, or business process management.
• 3+ years of related experience in project management or program management
• Experience working in an international or matrixed organization.
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001 standards and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in compliance management, business process management, accountability systems, or operational excellence.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical skills, including data mining, performance analysis, and deriving actionable conclusions.
• Ability to prepare clear management-level communication, performance summaries, and review materials.
• Fluent English skills required; German language skills are beneficial.
• Quality or continuous-improvement certifications, such as Six Sigma Black Belt, are a plus.

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in the occupation group F. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

Lam Research 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.

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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