Director US Leader - Global Workplace Services

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 voicecontrolled 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 problemsolvers work together with the worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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 Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 3 million square feet 135 sites and over 12000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly this group also provides employee and site services such as cafeteria transportation security and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The KLA Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 4 million square feet 135 sites and over 15000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly this group also provides employee and site services such as cafeteria transportation security and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

This USA country leader position will own and drive KLAs longterm real estate global portfolio strategy evolution and innovation in support of the companys strategic objectives and plans. The individual will lead a team to pursue multifaceted improvements both in service and spend improvement for operating expenses and capital expenditures. The portfolio is across USA around 40 locations 1.7M sq.ft. and nearly 35 leases.

Responsibilities include:

Facilities Operations and Management

• Lead the planning construction and maintenance of facilities equipment and buildings.
• Design and lifecycle management of all facilities and equipment.
• Develop and maintain workspace (clean room lab & offices) that builds a work environment enabling collaboration innovation productivity and destination of choice.
• Ensure high level of service for transportation cafeteria coffee bars and other services.
• Lead USA Facilities Account Management Conduct routine 1 on 1 with KLA Leaders support cleanroom lab and offices space requirements.
• Lead all aspects of building space allocation and layout communication services and facilities expansion.
• Ensure all facilities meet established environmental and safety control requirements in partnership with Global EHS and security team.
• Collaborate with the business continuity team on disaster preparedness policies and procedures.
• Manage the portfolio KPIs space utilization rate and budget spend.

Space Planning and Projects

• Develop space roadmaps for cleanroom lab and offices to meet business needs.
• Lead site planning and design for new building construction remodels cleanroom and lab installs capacity planning space planning and engineering.
• Develop and manage budget/timeline for projects.

Real Estate Management

• Drive proactive planning and management of the regions real estate portfolio and leases.
• Mange the site selection negotiate and execute lease agreements.

Vendor Management

• Lead oversight of the performance of key country service providers contractors vendors and suppliers.
• Partner with Indirect Procurement to select and manage vendors for construction and operations based on procurement guidelines and standards.

Data Analytics

• Compile market data forecast budget and other analysis to support real estate investment opportunities.
• Create and benchmark industrial peers key operational and service levels KPIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Level Degree with at least 10 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business groups and align with companys goals and objectives.
• Deep understanding of real estate and facilities ecosystem: strategic sourcing supply chain management people management facilities management lease transaction management design construction and project management.
• Experience in leading country level network of sites including knowledge USA and international commercial real estate markets and regulations from proposal to build.
• Held position(s) in relevant or manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with senior leaders.
• Proficient with organizing and using data and financial analyses support and influence decisionmaking.
• Ability to travel up to 30 of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Level Degree with 10 years of relevant experience.

Base Pay Range: $167300.00 $292800.00 Annually

Primary Location: USACAMilpitasKLA

KLAs 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 this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location jobrelated skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at to request accommodation.

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