Program Manager - Global Trade Initiatives

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 trade–related initiatives, and operational process improvement. The Program Manager works with stakeholders across levels of the organization—from senior leaders to front line teams—to 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience in semiconductor, high‑technology, 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 cross‑functional projects or initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level
Ability to work effectively in regulated or compliance‑sensitive environments
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate elements of the Business Continuity Program (BCP), including material prioritization, scheduling alignment, and cross‑functional planning activities.
Facilitate regular prioritization and status meetings with stakeholders from Sales, Service Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Translate high‑level objectives and priorities into clear tasks, timelines, and execution plans for operational teams.
Track actions, dependencies, and risks across multiple workstreams, ensuring follow‑up items are documented and progressed.
Support alignment between customer commitments, operational capacity, and internal priorities.
Lead and support KLA Services initiatives related to China trade restrictions, tariffs, and export control considerations, in coordination with cross‑functional partners.
Work across multiple concurrent projects to assess operational impacts of trade‑related changes and support mitigation planning.
Coordinate inputs from Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and other stakeholders to support timely execution of agreed‑upon actions.
Work with cross‑functional 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 front‑line teams.
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 day‑to‑day execution activities.
Assist with internal reviews, audits, or information requests related to trade and compliance topics, as needed.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization, including senior leaders and front‑line 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 follow‑up actions across teams while managing competing priorities and timelines.