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Director, Global Information Systems

Lam Research
$149,000.00 -$316,000.00.
United States, California, Fremont
4650 Cushing Parkway (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2025
The group you'll be a part of The Global Information Systems Group is dedicated to the success of Lam through providingbest-in-class and innovative information system solutions and services. Together, we supportusers globally with data, information, and systems to achieve their business objectives. The impact you'll make We are a company comprised of people who work hard, deliver outstanding results, and maintain a sense of humor during even the most challenging times. This is truly a rare opportunity. Lam Research is a market leader where our core values are not just words on the back of your badge. Given the criticality of this role to Lam Research's success, this philosophy starts with you. What you'll do The Director of Business Systems and Solutions is responsible for overseeing business applications and leading the non-SAP functional organization. The primary objectives include delivering end-to-end solutions for all non-SAP-related goals and managing responsibilities across GIS organizational towers to meet business requirements and operational commitments. This role includes leadership of strategic initiatives within the non-SAP area to improve functional design, working with Enterprise Architecture, business unit leaders, and DT workstream leads on roadmaps, solution evaluation and review, service introduction, and lifecycle management of custom application platforms. Additional responsibilities involve rationalizing and consolidating custom-built and mobile application platforms, as well as developing plans to standardize processes and improve efficiency. The position also involves identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and integrate AI into non-SAP applications to accelerate delivery and lower costs. The scope covers functional leadership for non-SAP strategic platforms across CSBG, GOPS, GWS, Legal, and other business unit domains. This position manages a team of approximately 7-8 Senior BSA / Functional Architects as direct reports, along with an RFT team of around 15. The role includes contractual and managerial authority over partner contracts totaling $800K - $1.5M in overall spend. Other Job Responsibilities: Acquisition & Deployment Lead globally distributed technology teams through programs and projects that create, enhance, or maintain applications platforms. Engage with product and business leaders to understand business needs and translate these needs into executable solutions, while managing expectations, gathering requirements, and managing the RFP process for large-scale programs. Research, evaluate, and make recommendations on software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts. Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications. Coordinate feasibility studies for software and system products under consideration for purchase, and give advice based on findings. Drive application portfolio rationalization efforts for best-fit solutions at optimum cost footprints. Operational Management Manage and provide direction for the application team in support of business operations Who we're looking for Minimum 10 years of experience in managing information technology service delivery. Prior experience with leading the implementation and customization of large-scale vendor applications. Expert functional knowledge and experience in all applications and services development, implementation, and support (architecture, requirements, developments, system design & configuration, integration, testing, data/information conversion & migration, and system support). Able to effectively communicate status, design, and approach with management/business sponsors/product managers. Hands-on experience in all three aspects of cloud solutions: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and providing guidance to developers and architects on attributes of selecting cloud solutions. Extensive experience in building cloud-native applications and/or supporting the delivery of vendor applications in a native cloud environment. Extensive experience in leading the design and deployment of a modern data platform with any cloud provider (preferably Azure). Prior hands-on experience in agile development, Azure DevOps tools, and demonstrable expertise in leading application development with scalable, performance, and resilient architecture. Good understanding of various security concepts for custom applications and ensuring applications effectively implement the organization's security policies. Fundamental understanding of web and mobile-based application development and various design patterns, including but not limited to MVC. 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. #LI-DM1 Salary CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $149,000.00 -$316,000.00. 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. >