ERG Senior Manager

The Global Human Resources Group operates on the understanding that our people are our most valuable assets. They think globally to optimize our workforce, integrate our Core Values into everything we do, and deliver the HR solutions to enhance the employee experience and enable future growth.

Lam Research is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Manager of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to lead and evolve our global ERG ecosystem. This role will elevate ERGs from community-based networks to business-aligned capability builders that strengthen inclusion, engagement, leadership development, and talent outcomes.This leader will serve as a connector across regions, functions, and leadership, ensuring ERGs are globally aligned, regionally relevant, and deeply integrated into Lam's culture and growth strategy.

ERG Strategy & Governance

• Reimagine a global ERG strategy aligned to Lam's Inclusion & Diversity and talent priorities.
• Review and update governance, standards, and operating rhythms to ensure consistency, scalability, and impact.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and ERG leads to align ERG priorities with enterprise goals.
• Evolve ERGs into platforms that support leadership development, mentoring, and capability building.

Program Leadership & Elevation

• Drive the modernization and elevation of ERGs, from engagement forums to high-impact talent and culture accelerators.
• Design and scale global ERG programs (e.g., leadership experiences, speaker series, mentoring, community impact).
• Ensure ERGs contribute to key initiatives such as onboarding, career development, and employee engagement.

Global Connectivity & Community Building

• Serve as the central connector across ERGs, regions, and business units.
• Build strong partnerships with regional leaders to ensure cultural relevance and local activation.
• Foster collaboration across ERGs to drive cross-community impact and shared learning.

Leader Enablement & Capability Building

• Coach and support ERG leaders with tools, frameworks, and development opportunities.
• Create playbooks, toolkits, and training to strengthen ERG leadership effectiveness.
• Position ERG leadership as a development pathway for high-potential talent.

Measurement & Impact

• Define and track KPIs tied to engagement, retention, internal mobility, and leadership development.
• Leverage data and insights to continuously improve ERG effectiveness and demonstrate business value.
• Provide executive-level reporting and storytelling on ERG impact.

Executive & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with executive sponsors to strengthen visibility, advocacy, and accountability.
• Prepare materials and insights for senior leadership to support ERG initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on inclusion, belonging, and employee engagement strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field with 15+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 12+ years of experience; or equivalent experience
• 8-10+ years of experience in HR, Learning & Development, Inclusion & Belonging, or related fields
• Proven experience leading or scaling ERG or community-based programs in a global organization
• Experience working across regions, cultures, and complex stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels

• Connector and collaborator who builds trust across diverse groups
• Strategic thinker with a strong bias for action
• Passion for developing people, strengthening culture, and enabling belonging at scale

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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