Principal Technical Program Manager

KLA•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

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 With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead and drive multiple Data Analytics programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of multiple programs, providing timely reporting to executives, and offering technical support in data analytics to assist the team as needed.

Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical program management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex programs.
Semiconductor industry background strongly preferred.
Strong Software automation within semiconductor equipment required.
Strong technical background in data analytics, with experience in data-driven decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with executives and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

PhD degree preferred.
PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the execution of multiple programs, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports.
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, engineering, and customer service, to ensure seamless program execution.
Provide clear and concise reporting to executives, highlighting program progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Support the Data Analytics teams in identifying and resolving technical challenges.