IT Director Enterprise Architecture and Development

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 Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. ITs mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people process and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity business analytics and process excellence.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Director of Enterprise Architecture and Development is responsible for leading the strategic design implementation and management of the organizations IT architecture and development initiatives. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives and technology strategies optimizing information management and driving innovation.

This role requires strong leadership to lead large development and architecture teams stakeholder management and technical expertise to ensure seamless integration across diverse application landscapes. Extensive SAP experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Strong leadership strategic thinking and communication skills. Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry standards.
• Develop and implement the overall SAP strategy aligned with business objectives
• Define roadmaps and corresponding financial plans for technology investments to stay current with the technology trends
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership providing insights on SAP capabilities and trends

Technology Roadmap Development

• Contribute to the development of the organizations overall technology roadmap ensuring ERP CRM and other enterprise applications align with broader technological objectives.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Build and lead crossfunctional teams including seniorlevel managers employees SAP consultants and thirdparty vendors.
• Foster collaboration among IT business units and external partnersto ensure smooth integration and user adoption

Technical Expertise:

• Ensure optimal integration of SAP with other enterprise systems and technologies including O365 Apps and AWS technologies
• Stay updated on the latest SAP advancements and recommend upgrades or innovations
• Lead the adoption of SAP S/4HANA and cloud migration strategies implementing best practices in SAP architecture including ABAP development SAP UI5/Fiori
• Manage and execute the transition to a clean core using ABAP cloud and the Business Technology Platform (BTP)
• Strong understanding of business processes across various functions (finance supply chain Service and Sales)
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with BASIS infrastructure architecture and functional leaders to achieve results
• Middleware experience with SAP PO (Process Orchestration) and CIP (Cloud Integration Platform)
• Manage Enterprise Architecture (EA) in LeanIX including Application Portfolio Management Architecture and Road Map Planning and Technology Risk and Compliance
• Hybrid Solutions: Experience with hybrid cloud solutions that integrate onpremises and Azure/AWS environments.
• Experience with SAP Sales and Service cloud is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or masters in computer science engineering IT or related field.
• 15 years of experience in SAP ecosystem with deep knowledge of the latest SAP technologies like BTP and other AIdriven solutions preferred
• Proven record of accomplishment of leading development on SAP S/4HANA or other major SAP implementation projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead empower and manage diverse teams
• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture IT strategy and development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Level Degree with a minimum of 10 years of applicable experience OR
• Bachelors Level Degree with a miniumu of 12 years of applicable experience

Base Pay Range: $151300.00 $264800.00 Annually

Primary Location: USAMIAnn ArborKLA

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 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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