Program Manager Global Trade Initiatives

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 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 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

The Program Manager Global Trade Initiatives is responsible for leading and coordinating multiple cross functional programs within KLA Services with a primary focus on business continuity planning global traderelated initiatives and operational process improvement. The Program Manager works with stakeholders across levels of the organizationfrom senior leaders to front line teamsto help translate strategic objectives into executable plans and day to day actions.
The role requires the ability to move quickly between strategic planning and tactical execution manage multiple initiatives in parallel and support effective coordination across teams operating in regulated and operationally complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

Business Continuity Program Support

• Lead and coordinate elements of the Business Continuity Program (BCP) including material prioritization scheduling alignment and crossfunctional planning activities.

• Facilitate regular prioritization and status meetings with stakeholders from Sales Service Operations Planning Supply Chain and Finance.

• Translate highlevel objectives and priorities into clear tasks timelines and execution plans for operational teams.

• Track actions dependencies and risks across multiple workstreams ensuring followup items are documented and progressed.

• Support alignment between customer commitments operational capacity and internal priorities.

China Trade and TariffRelated Initiatives

• Lead and support KLA Services initiatives related to China trade restrictions tariffs and export control considerations in coordination with crossfunctional partners.

• Work across multiple concurrent projects to assess operational impacts of traderelated changes and support mitigation planning.

• Coordinate inputs from Operations Supply Chain Engineering Sales and other stakeholders to support timely execution of agreedupon actions.

Policy Process and Systems Changes

• Work with crossfunctional teams to identify document and implement changes to policies processes and systems impacted by business continuity and trade requirements.

• Support initiatives that require coordination across multiple teams and project timelines simultaneously.

• Partner with IT and system owners to help ensure process changes are reflected appropriately in supporting tools and systems.

• Assist with change communication training and adoption for both leadership and frontline teams.

Legal and Global Trade Compliance Alignment

• Partner with Legal and Global Trade Compliance teams to ensure program activities and process changes are aligned with applicable laws regulations and internal policies.

• Support the translation of compliance requirements into practical operational guidance and execution steps.

• Ensure compliance considerations are incorporated into program planning and daytoday execution activities.

• Assist with internal reviews audits or information requests related to trade and compliance topics as needed.

Stakeholder Communication and Coordination

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization including senior leaders and frontline employees.

• Prepare clear factual updates on program status risks dependencies and next steps.

• Support issue escalation and resolution by providing context options and documented impacts.

• Coordinate followup actions across teams while managing competing priorities and timelines.

CrossFunctional Interaction

This role works closely with:

• Legal and Global Trade Compliance

• Global Operations

• Services Field Operations

• Services Marketing Product Support and Supply Chain

• Corporate and Region Finance

• Regional Business Development and Logistics

• IT and Systems teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor hightechnology or global services organizations

• Exposure to global trade tariffs or export controls (direct or indirect)

• Experience supporting process policy or systems change initiatives

• Experience managing multiple crossfunctional projects or initiatives simultaneously

• Demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level

• Ability to work effectively in regulated or compliancesensitive environments

• Strong organizational communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Operations Engineering Business or a related field

Base Pay Range: $128100.00 - $217800.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

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 job-related 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 1- to request accommodation.

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