Global Trade Program Manager

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

You will enable Lam’s Global Trade organization to operate with clarity, discipline, and consistency by driving the execution of complex global trade programs and initiatives. Through strong program leadership and cross‑functional coordination, you will help ensure compliance with global trade regulations while translating regulatory and leadership priorities into actionable plans that support business continuity and growth. By integrating efforts across trade compliance, enablement, digital transformation, and regional teams, you will improve visibility, reduce risk, and strengthen the effectiveness and scalability of Lam’s global trade programs.

What you’ll do

• Lead and coordinate global trade programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable import, export, customs, and trade regulations while supporting Lam’s business objectives
• Manage complex, cross‑functional programs and workstreams across Global Trade, Legal, Logistics, Finance, Digital Transformation, and regional stakeholders, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, and effective execution
• Own and coordinate the Global Trade program portfolio, aligning priorities, sequencing initiatives, and managing interdependencies across compliance, enablement, automation, and regional activities
• Establish and maintain a disciplined operating cadence for Global Trade programs, including regular status reviews, action tracking, dependency management, and risk and issue escalation
• Serve as a strategic program partner to Global Trade leadership by providing Chief‑of‑Staff‑style program support, translating leadership priorities into structured plans, milestones, and sustained follow‑through
• Prepare and maintain executive‑ready materials, including dashboards, briefings, decision summaries, and leadership read‑outs to support governance forums and senior stakeholder engagement
• Act as a central integration point across Global Trade functions to ensure consistent communication, alignment, and execution of organizational priorities
• Translate regulatory strategy, policy changes, and leadership direction into actionable program plans that drive coordinated execution across cross‑functional and regional teams
• Support change management and adoption of new trade processes, systems, or policies by coordinating communications, sequencing rollouts, and tracking implementation progress
• Identify program risks and gaps, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively surface issues requiring leadership attention

Who we’re looking for

• Program & Portfolio Leadership:

  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and drive multiple concurrent programs and workstreams, managing dependencies, risks, and priorities across a global portfolio. 
  • Strong discipline in establishing operating cadence, tracking commitments, and ensuring sustained follow‑through.

  Regulatory Translation & Risk Awareness: 

  • Ability to understand global trade and regulatory requirements at a level sufficient to translate policy and regulatory intent into executable program plans. 
  • Demonstrates sound judgment in identifying, escalating, and mitigating program and compliance risks.

  Cross‑Functional Influence: 

  • Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment, influencing outcomes without direct authority. 
  • Builds strong working relationships across Global Trade, Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, Digital Transformation, and regional teams.

  Leadership Enablement & Executive Communication: 

  • Skilled at supporting senior leaders through prioritization, synthesis, and structured execution support. 
  • Ability to distill complex information into clear, executive‑ready communications, including dashboards, summaries, and decision materials.

  Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:

  • Strong analytical capability to assess complex issues, identify patterns, and develop practical, scalable solutions. 
  • Uses data and structured thinking to inform decisions, tradeoffs, and recommendations.

  Change Management & Execution Discipline: 

  • Demonstrates the ability to support change adoption, coordinating communications, sequencing initiatives, and tracking implementation progress. 
  • Maintains focus on execution quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.

  Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
• Experience leading or coordinating global trade, compliance, or regulatory programs within a complex, multinational organization
• Demonstrated strength in program or portfolio management, including managing multiple concurrent initiatives, dependencies, and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Working knowledge of global trade regulations (e.g., import/export controls, customs, sanctions, export licensing) sufficient to translate regulatory requirements into executable program plans
• Experience supporting senior leaders through operating cadence, prioritization, executive communications, or Chief‑of‑Staff‑type program responsibilities
• Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive‑ready materials, including dashboards, briefings, and decision summaries
• Proven ability to work effectively across functions such as Legal, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Digital Transformation, and regional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed environment

Competencies

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.