Technical Project/Program Manager

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project/Program Manager to lead and support a portfolio of mature metrology products. The focus will be on extending product life and ensuring parts supportability to meet KLA’s business objectives while providing customers with expected availability and cost of ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams, including product marketing, supply chain, product support, engineering, and finance, to develop and drive projects aimed at ensuring the continuity of spare parts supply and making informed business decisions on product prioritization and investment.

• Develop a strong understanding of the supported products to be able to make sound technical and business decisions including support prioritization, scoping, and needed funding. Decisions must have ROI analysis coupled with business and customer impact.

• Assess and plan to mitigate and retire risks effectively.

• Present program updates and checkpoint presentations to senior and executive management.

• Adapt to both agile and classic waterfall project management models, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to adjust working methods as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and successfully driving projects to completion.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Experience in capital equipment engineering and support is highly desirable.

• Science or engineering formal training with experience in project and/or program management

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for