Sr. Technical IT Project 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 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for large-scale highrisk enterprise infrastructure projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities

• Accountable for overall program performance in a fastpaced highvolume environment

• Lead weekly program reviews oversee issue tracking and escalations and proactively manage risks

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships by clearly communicating project status risks decisions and dependencies

• Define and manage project goals milestones and commitments while delivering accurate timely reporting throughout the project lifecycle

• Direct crossfunctional project teams and coordinate deliverables across multiple organizations. Develop evaluation frameworks and metrics to assess project risk performance and continuous improvement opportunities

• Ensure successful outcomes across customer satisfaction safety quality and team performance metrics

• Contribute to and lead PMO initiatives including resource alignment process optimization and project prioritization

• Mentor and coach project managers to strengthen delivery capability and professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven track record in project management

• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and guide teams

• Organizational Skills: Effective planning prioritization and time management

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication

• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle unexpected challenges

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years or at least 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Deep expertise across IT infrastructure and enterprise business application domains.

• Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate guide and align cross-functional teams.

• Strong stakeholder management capabilities with experience engaging senior leaders and diverse partners.

• Exceptional planning prioritization and time management skills with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

• High degree of adaptability with the ability to manage ambiguity and respond effectively to unexpected challenges.

Base Pay Range: $111100.00 - $188900.00 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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