Project Manager & Data Analyst

Group/Division

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Project Manager and Data Analyst to join our Global Trade Compliance team. This role will primarily focus on managing department and cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, including developing project plans, coordinating stakeholders, tracking milestones, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery. The position will also use project performance data to support decision-making, monitor schedule health, and identify opportunities to improve project execution. The ideal candidate brings strong project management discipline, clear communication, and the ability to use data to keep initiatives on track and aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables for cross-functional initiatives.

• Stakeholder Communication & Governance: Serve as the central point of contact for assigned projects, facilitating meetings, documenting decisions, escalating risks, and providing clear status updates to stakeholders.

• Risk & Issue Management: Track project risks, issues, resource needs, and key constraints to support timely decision-making and effective project delivery.

• Project Reporting & Dashboard Development: Create, maintain, and update project dashboards and reporting tools that visualize project status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and KPIs.

• Process & Workflow Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, reduce manual status reporting, and standardize PMO practices.

• Data Integrity & Project Insights: Ensure accurate collection, validation, and reporting of project data to support reliable status updates, trend analysis, and management reporting.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience: 2–5 years of experience managing projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and using data or reporting tools to track project performance.

• Project Management Skills: Strong ability to organize complex work, define scope, manage timelines, track dependencies, resolve issues, and keep stakeholders aligned.

• Project Management & Technical Proficiency:

• Project Management Software: Experience with Jira, Asana, MS Project, Monday.com, ClickUp, Smartsheet, or similar tools used to manage schedules, tasks, dependencies, and project reporting.

• • Data Tools: Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying/validating datasets.
  • Visualization: Hands-on experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
  • Excel: Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).
  • Workflow Automation: Experience with workflow automation tools.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate project status, risks, and metrics into clear executive summaries.

• Certifications: PMP, CAPM, or Scrum Master certification is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Project Ownership: Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, drive accountability, and maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem-Solving: Proactive mindset focused on identifying project bottlenecks, removing obstacles, and recommending practical solutions.

• Business Acumen: Understanding how projects align with company revenue models and strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Total Rewards

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement 

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.