Sr. Technical IT Project Manager

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s 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.

Requirements

Proven track record in project management
Ability to motivate and guide teams
Effective planning, prioritization, and time management
Strong verbal and written communication
Flexibility to handle unexpected challenges
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, 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.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for large-scale, high‑risk enterprise infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities
Accountable for overall program performance in a fast‑paced, high‑volume 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 cross‑functional 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.