Associate / Specialist, Project Manager

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Technical Project Management of CIRCL CIP program
• Work with internal & external customer to define the product and sub systems
• Work with high performing engineering teams to resolve complex problems and build customer centric solutions thru leading technologies
• Responsible for integrating all sub-systems and evaluating the solutions to address the target use cases
• Deliver the solutions that meets all committed performance specifications & production quality
• Manage complex projects following defined PLC process and implement best practices across each phase of PLC.
• Create and manage high confidence project schedules with clear dependencies, critical path, and systematic methodology to communicate status. Manage risks and mitigations, and re-plan as events warrant.
• Provide clear, timely and objective communication.
• Strengthen core team relationships through collaboration, influence and negotiation. Be able to lead through ambiguity and change.
• Proactively identify issues and solutions, and marshal resources necessary to attack and resolve

Knowledge and Skills requirement:

• Excellent project management skills, including project structuring and managing multiple work streams interdependently.
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team- building, conflict resolution, and management.
• Demonstrated software technical experience in developing complex products.
• Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of complex image processing algorithms, deep learning networks, data pipelines/orchestration, machine learning, control and calibrations, UI ease of use aspects would be a plus.
• Proficiency with any programming languages. Ability to read and understand code to the extent of making hands dirty is expected.
• Proficiency in Agile, SDLC R&D development processes.
• Working with engineering vendors for problem-solving would-be a plus.
• MS Project is required. Proficiency in and use of project management tools such as IBM RTC is helpful.
• Ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly and independently manage complex project objectives
• Business acumen and strategic agility with demonstrated technical cognizance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.
• Ability to independently draft and present deliverables, recommendations, and communication strategies.
• Superior group facilitation, interviewing, and influence skills.
• Strong relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.
• Experience in semiconductor fab operations/manufacturing technology (optional)
• Experience managing business or product development programs within KLA is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience OR Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 8 years of experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in project management.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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