Project Manager, Trade Compliance Data

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, providing systems and solutions for manufacturing wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. The company invests 15% of sales into R&D, with teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers. The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team, headquartered in Milpitas, CA and Ann Arbor, MI, offers legal guidance to further KLA’s strategic objectives and protect its legal, ethical, financial integrity, and reputation. The LCO provides strategic legal counsel in corporate, commercial, employment, and intellectual property law. We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Project Manager to join our Global Trade Compliance team. This role involves leading complex projects and serving as the primary analyst for project performance data. The Project Manager will translate raw project data into actionable insights, identify risks early, monitor financial viability, and streamline workflows through automation. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget, while providing data-backed recommendations to improve performance.

Requirements

2–5 years of combined experience in project management and data analytics.
Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying/validating datasets.
Hands-on experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
Experience with Jira, Asana, MS Project, or Monday.com.
Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, Power Query, Power Pivot).
Experience with workflow automation tools.
Strong skill in translating ambiguity into structured analysis, using data to isolate root causes and drive informed decisions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating technical metrics into executive summaries.
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Nice To Haves

PMP, CAPM, or Scrum Master certification

Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones for cross-functional teams.
Serve as the central point of contact, facilitating meetings and providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
Track project budgets and financial reports, ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
Create, maintain, and update interactive dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, Excel) that visualize project performance, budget variances, and KPIs such as license utilization, audit findings, or regulatory deadlines
Identify inefficiencies in existing processes, auditing workflows to reduce manual reporting, explore opportunities to incorporate AI to drive efficiencies.
Ensure accurate collection, cleaning, and reporting of data from various sources.