Mgr, Business Operations Program Management

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. 

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, 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 that start on your first day of employment. 

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Job Descriptions:

Essential Function: 

The Manager of Business Operations Program Management, will be responsible for developing, organizing, and managing programs and activities that support Silfex’s strategic direction, annual operating plan, and project management processes.  Ensure programs and related projects are delivered on time, to specification within scope and to approved budgets. Develop and deliver program performance dashboards, reports and updates.  Maintain customer and stakeholder satisfaction by providing program and project information, resolving program and project problems. Interface cross functionally with division leaders, management, technical owners, and finance to ensure that programs and projects are planned, resourced, funded, executed and delivered to achieve results within the aligned cost structures and according to all related company policies while delivering the agreed upon goals and objectives for each program area and project.  Execute at a high level of maturity regarding process and systems maturity, in a matrix organization with direct and indirect leadership.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Drive program management discipline in accordance with Silfex’s Program Management and Process Management discipline and ensure adherence to Lam Research’s Program Development and Release/Design Review (PDR) discipline
• Develop and deploy standardized program governance, integrated planning processes, maturing risk and change management, and optimizing resource management as it relates to project planning and execution. 
• Developing and deploying standard work, program/project excellence, system adoption, and creating a program management playbook. 
• ensure compliance with Engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Organize and deliver programs, projects and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
• Manage multiple program areas and projects for capacity, new products, facilities, engineering, safety, and operations to meet on-time-delivery to customer requirements at each phase as committed in the program 
• Lead cross-functional teams to provide all resources, support and solutions required to deliver the program
• Work with Lam Research, Silfex, contractors and supply partners customer to finalize and keep current all estimates, drawings, specifications, project plans, contracts, purchase orders, permits and any additional documents and information required to plan, execute and deliver the program on time. 
• Implementing and managing changes and interventions using proper approval and decision-making channels to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams with a sense of urgency to bring solutions to customers and stakeholders.
• Analyzing program risks and meeting with program and project managers and stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services. Ensure goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality and team member (internal and external) performance
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management.                                     

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field..
• Program and project management certification required 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Program Management and Project Management related to large programs (>$300M) involving advanced technology, discrete manufacturing
• Experience managing a team of Program/Project Managers
• Mastery of program management and project management software applications and tools Program management across multiple sites (preferably Planview)
• Proven effective oral and written interpersonal and group engagement, communication and presentation skills. Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a plus.
• Strong technical skills with proven ability to read, analyze and interpret technical and business documents Proven computer skills acumen, preferably in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with basic cost, managerial and/or financial accounting practices preferred. 

Physical Demands: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to handle or feel.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.  

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.   The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the environment is moderate.

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.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex 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.