Company OverviewKLA 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/DivisionThe KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
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.
Key Responsibilities
Business Continuity Program Support
Lead and coordinate elements of the Business Continuity Program (BCP), including material prioritization, scheduling alignment, and crossfunctional planning activities.
Facilitate regular prioritization and status meetings with stakeholders from Sales, Service Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Translate highlevel objectives and priorities into clear tasks, timelines, and execution plans for operational teams.
Track actions, dependencies, and risks across multiple workstreams, ensuring followup items are documented and progressed.
Support alignment between customer commitments, operational capacity, and internal priorities.
China Trade and TariffRelated Initiatives
Lead and support KLA Services initiatives related to China trade restrictions, tariffs, and export control considerations, in coordination with crossfunctional partners.
Work across multiple concurrent projects to assess operational impacts of traderelated changes and support mitigation planning.
Coordinate inputs from Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and other stakeholders to support timely execution of agreedupon actions.
Policy, Process, and Systems Changes
Work with crossfunctional 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 frontline teams.
Legal and Global Trade Compliance Alignment
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 daytoday execution activities.
Assist with internal reviews, audits, or information requests related to trade and compliance topics, as needed.
Stakeholder Communication and Coordination
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization, including senior leaders and frontline 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 followup actions across teams while managing competing priorities and timelines.
CrossFunctional Interaction
This role works closely with:
Legal and Global Trade Compliance
Global Operations
Services Field Operations
Services Marketing, Product Support and Supply Chain
Corporate and Region Finance
Regional Business Development and Logistics
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KLA-Tencor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
